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Corbyn's 'Your Party' Surges with 650,000 Members

8/18/2025

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In July 2025, Jeremy Corbyn launched a new left-wing party, ‘Your Party’, with Zarah Sultana after his Labour expulsion.
The party quickly attracted over 650,000 members, reflecting a demand for alternatives to Keir Starmer's Labour.
Corbyn's leadership faced internal opposition and media criticism, especially regarding foreign policy and Brexit.
The Brexit debate exacerbated divisions within Labour, resulting in electoral losses in key areas.

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In July 2025, Jeremy Corbyn launched a new left-wing party, ‘Your Party’, with Zarah Sultana after his Labour expulsion.
The party quickly attracted over 650,000 members, reflecting a demand for alternatives to Keir Starmer's Labour.
Corbyn's leadership faced internal opposition and media criticism, especially regarding foreign policy and Brexit.
The Brexit debate exacerbated divisions within Labour, resulting in electoral losses in key areas.