Zarah Sultana to Co-Lead New Party with Jeremy Corbyn
The potential new party, co-led by Corbyn and Sultana, aims to bring about real change and challenge the status quo, with discussions ongoing to build a new alternative to the current government's policies, which have been criticized for failing to deliver change and addressing major concerns such as poverty and inequality.
Discussions are ongoing to form a new political party, with Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana set to co-lead the founding of the new outfit, aiming to challenge the two-party system and offer a radical alternative to the current government's policies.
The new party, which may be called "Real Change," could potentially field candidates in local elections next year, with polls suggesting a Corbyn-led party could win 10% of the vote, reducing Labour's support by three points but significantly impacting the Greens. Corbyn's former aide Andrew Murray believes Labour leader Keir Starmer has created space for a left-wing party by expelling left-wingers and dropping promises.
Zarah Sultana, a former Labour MP, announced her resignation from Labour, citing the party's brokenness and the need for a new approach. She accused the government of being an "active participant in genocide" in Gaza, prompting criticism from Labour MPs. The new party is expected to challenge the current government's policies, including those related to poverty, inequality, and war.
The development of the new party comes as the Liberal Democrats won a byelection in Durham, defeating Reform UK, and the government welcomed new French tactics to tackle small boat crossings. The technology secretary, Peter Kyle, has also demanded an overhaul of the UK's leading artificial intelligence institute, the Alan Turing Institute, to prioritize defence and national security.