Overview
- Zarah Sultana formally resigned from the Labour Party on July 6 to co-found an unnamed left-wing party alongside former leader Jeremy Corbyn.
- Corbyn has not publicly confirmed his commitment and was reportedly unaware of Sultana’s plans before her announcement, sparking early leadership tensions.
- Prospective founding members include former ANC MP Andrew Feinstein and four Gaza-focused independents aligned with Corbyn’s positions.
- Discussion over potential names such as Arise, The Collective and Real Change continues while organizers eye a May 2026 debut in local elections.
- A More in Common poll projects that a Corbyn-led left party could secure about ten percent of the vote, drawing support from both Labour and the Greens.