Jeremy Corbyn confirmed discussions about forming a new leftwing political party following Zarah Sultana's announcement to quit Labour and co-lead the initiative. Sultana, formerly suspended from Labour, emphasized her decision to leave and help build a new political platform. Corbyn is reluctant to adopt a formal leadership role, preferring collective decision-making to avoid fragmenting coalitions. He congratulated Sultana for her principled choice and expressed eagerness to work with communities for a political alternative. The new party aims to address the issues within the current political system and offer hope to voters.
Corbyn has confirmed he is in discussions about creating a new leftwing political party, following Zarah Sultana's announcement she was quitting Labour to co-lead the project.
Sultana stated she was quitting Labour to co-lead the founding of a new party with Corbyn, after having her Labour whip suspended last year.
Corbyn prefers collective decision-making, resisting taking on a hierarchy too soon for fear of fragmenting the coalition of like-minded MPs.
In a statement, Corbyn expressed excitement about ongoing discussions to build a real alternative, emphasizing hope is desperately missing from the current political system.
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