Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is launching a new political party with fellow MP Zarah Sultana after months of speculation. Corbyn said the new formation, provisionally referred to as Your Party, would give a voice to voters and activists who feel abandoned by the mainstream and would push for policies such as public ownership, green investment and higher wages.
At a launch event in London, Corbyn praised Sultana – one of the youngest MPs in parliament – for her principled stance on issues such as Palestine and climate justice. The pair argued that the Labour leadership under Keir Starmer had abandoned its socialist roots and that Britain needed a credible left-wing alternative. They said the new party would seek to build alliances with trade unions and social movements, though critics warned it could split the progressive vote.
Analysts point out that new parties face huge barriers in Britain’s first‑past‑the‑post electoral system and note that previous breakaway projects like Change UK and Respect struggled to gain traction. However, Corbyn’s personal brand still attracts many supporters, and his allies believe there is appetite for a movement that stands up to austerity and militarism. For more details, read the Guardian’s report on the launch and the BBC’s analysis of what the new party means for British politics.
Source: Politics | The Guardian
