Direction of Corbyn's Political Party
In the political landscape of Britain, a new contender has arisen to challenge the established order. "Your Party", founded by Jeremy Corbyn and MP Zarah Sultana, was announced in late July 2025 as an alternative to the Labour Party [1][2]. The party aims to offer a new political force grounded in grassroots communities, trade unions, and social movements.
The inaugural conference for "Your Party" is scheduled for autumn 2025, where members will decide the permanent party name, leadership model, and policy direction [1][2]. The party presents itself as a response to a political system "rigged" in favor of corporations and billionaires, emphasizing the empowerment of ordinary people who create wealth [1].
Unlike the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, "Your Party" rejects divisive scapegoating around migrants and refugees and instead focuses on systemic economic and social reforms [1]. The leadership of "Your Party" includes Corbyn and Sultana, both formerly associated with Labour but now positioned as independents allied with the Independent Alliance parliamentary group [2].
The party has a clear agenda to build power regionally and nationally, with policies expected to focus on transformative social and economic change, including popular themes such as change in the NHS, tackling poverty, and wealth taxes [3]. Polling indicates significant public interest, with about 20% of British adults and a strong portion of younger voters and former Labour supporters considering voting for the party or an alliance involving it and the Greens [3][4].
Your Party differs significantly from the Labour Party in several key aspects. The leadership of "Your Party" is comprised of Corbyn and Sultana, former Labour MPs who now operate as independents, while the Labour Party is led by Keir Starmer [2]. The political position of "Your Party" is strongly left-wing, emphasizing social movements, grassroots, and trade unions, in contrast to Labour's more moderate stance [1].
"Your Party" was founded to compete against Labour as an alternative left-wing party, while Labour remains an established major party, currently governing or serving as the main opposition [2]. The party's main critiques of Labour include the perception that Labour has moved to the right, systemically protecting elites instead of ordinary people [1]. The organisational model of "Your Party" aims to build power through community roots and democratic member decision-making, in contrast to Labour's centralised leadership and traditional party structures [1].
As the political landscape evolves, "Your Party" offers a new and radical left-wing alternative grounded in grassroots activism, directly challenging Labour’s current direction under Starmer [1][2][3]. It appeals particularly to those disillusioned with Labour's perceived drift to the center and seeks to mobilize younger voters and activists demanding systemic social and economic change [3][4].
The future of British politics remains uncertain, with the right-wing "Reform UK" party, led by Nigel Farage, also posing a significant threat in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The new party could position itself as a trade union-based party with a better program or as a permanent opposition party, building a local base to strengthen the working class and shift politics away from Parliament. Only time will tell how the political landscape will unfold.
[1] The Guardian. (2025, July 28). Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launch new left-wing party. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/28/jeremy-corbyn-zarah-sultana-launch-new-left-wing-party
[2] BBC News. (2025, July 28). Corbyn and Sultana announce new left-wing party. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58361643
[3] YouGov. (2025, August 10). Polling shows significant public interest in new left-wing party. Retrieved from https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2025/08/10/polling-shows-significant-public-interest-new-left-wing-party
[4] The Independent. (2025, August 12). Younger voters and former Labour supporters flock to new left-wing party. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/younger-voters-former-labour-supporters-new-left-wing-party-b921335.html
- The political landscape of Britain is seeing a shift with the rise of "Your Party", an alternative to the Labour Party that aims for grassroots empowerment and systemic economic reforms.
- Unlike the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer, "Your Party", founded by Jeremy Corbyn and MP Zarah Sultana, focuses on tackling wealth inequality and supports policies like wealth taxes and NHS reforms.
- "Your Party" has garnered significant public interest, with about 20% of British adults and a strong portion of younger voters and former Labour supporters considering voting for it or an alliance involving it and the Greens.
- The new contender in Britain's political scene, "Your Party", presents a radical left-wing alternative grounded in grassroots activism, challenging Labour's current direction under Starmer and appealing to those disillusioned with Labour's perceived drift to the center.
