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Zarah Sultana Joins Corbyn's New Party Amid Labour Split

7/8/2025

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Sultana Joins Corbyn

Zarah Sultana has left Labour to join Jeremy Corbyn in launching a new left-wing party, boasting 72,000 sign-ups. While Corbyn showed support, his surprise was evident. Critics fear this splinter group may undermine Labour's strength against the Conservatives, as the new party seeks to tackle growing inequality and political unrest in the UK.

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Kinnock Warns Corbyn

Lord Kinnock has voiced strong concerns over Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party, warning it could jeopardize Labour's fight against the Conservatives. He fears that dividing the anti-right vote may empower right-wing factions like Nigel Farage's Reform UK. With polls suggesting Corbyn's party could snag 10% of the vote, the implications for the Greens and SNP could be significant.

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Sultana Joins Corbyn

Zarah Sultana has left Labour to join Jeremy Corbyn in launching a new left-wing party, boasting 72,000 sign-ups. While Corbyn showed support, his surprise was evident. Critics fear this splinter group may undermine Labour's strength against the Conservatives, as the new party seeks to tackle growing inequality and political unrest in the UK.

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