Corbyn, Sultana Launch New Left-Wing Party Amid Antisemitism Disputes

Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana are co-founding a new left-wing party provisionally called 'Your Party,' set to launch officially in July 2025, with a founding conference planned for November. Despite the partnership, tensions have surfaced, particularly around accusations from Sultana that Corbyn 'capitulated' by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism during his Labour leadership, a point Corbyn disputed, favoring the Jerusalem Declaration instead and emphasizing the party’s resolutely anti-racist stance. The new party has attracted significant attention, with over 800,000 sign-ups and polling indicating a substantial portion of Labour voters and members would consider supporting it, signaling potential disruption to Labour. The party aims to focus on peace, social justice, and opposition to British military support for Israel's actions in Gaza, reflecting Corbyn's long-standing advocacy. Additionally, a former Labour councillor suspended over antisemitism allegations has joined Corbyn's new movement, underscoring the realignment of some left-wing activists disillusioned with Labour’s internal dynamics. Despite the enthusiasm, internal disagreements and differing views on strategy and leadership highlight early growing pains within the fledgling party.