Summary
Jeremy Corbyn, a former leader of the Labour Party in the UK, is working to establish a new political party as an alternative to the major parties. Zarah Sultana, formerly of Labour, is set to co-lead this effort. The new party aims to address left-wing concerns that they feel are not being represented by the current Labour leadership.
Key Facts
- Jeremy Corbyn is creating a new political party after previously leading the Labour Party.
- Zarah Sultana, a young former Labour lawmaker, will co-lead this new party.
- The new party does not have a name yet and is seen as a potential alternative to the major UK parties.
- Recent polls suggest that 18% of UK voters might consider voting for a party led by Corbyn.
- The move comes as current Labour leader Keir Starmer moves the party towards the political center.
- Corbyn and Sultana criticize the UK’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
- The new party aims to focus on peace-driven foreign policies and address what they see as a lack of left-wing representation.
