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Corbyn's New Party in Scotland: 800K Sign Ups, Independence Push

8/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jeremy Corbyn is optimistic about his new party in Scotland, noting over 800,000 sign-ups.
He supports a second Scottish independence referendum if public demand exists.
Corbyn urged Nicola Sturgeon to move beyond their differences.
The party will launch in Glasgow on September 5, targeting grassroots engagement for the 2026 Holyrood elections.
Attendees expressed concerns about the party's infrastructure and potential vote-splitting with the Greens.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Scottish independence referendum saw 1.6 million voters (45%) support independence, following a long history of Scottish nationalism dating back to the 843 establishment of the Kingdom of Alba. Jeremy Corbyn's party aims to harness this momentum, seeking over 800,000 sign-ups in Scotland, as debates about national identity and governance continue to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections.

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Story summary

Jeremy Corbyn is optimistic about his new party in Scotland, noting over 800,000 sign-ups.
He supports a second Scottish independence referendum if public demand exists.
Corbyn urged Nicola Sturgeon to move beyond their differences.
The party will launch in Glasgow on September 5, targeting grassroots engagement for the 2026 Holyrood elections.
Attendees expressed concerns about the party's infrastructure and potential vote-splitting with the Greens.

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