"When the idea of a new leftwing party spearheaded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana was first mooted in the summer, it was so popular that hundreds of thousands of people expressed an interest in joining. Although it was quickly beset by arguments its co-founders rowed bitterly over its initial leadership and funding model many hoped this weekend's inaugural conference would signal a fresh start."
"A sizeable chunk of the 2,500 delegates are former Labour members, disappointed by the policies of the current government and looking for a political home as they worry about the rise of Reform UK. As plans for the party's first official gathering were finalised, Sultana and Corbyn looked to have buried the hatchet. Appearing at a leftwing festival in Manchester last month, Sultana jokingly compared the duo to the Gallagher brothers, saying: I'm here to tell you the show is back on the road."
When first proposed in summer, the new leftwing party spearheaded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana attracted hundreds of thousands of expressions of interest. Early disputes over leadership and funding between co-founders created bitter rows, but many anticipated a fresh start at the inaugural conference. Around 2,500 delegates included a sizeable chunk of former Labour members disillusioned with government policy and worried about Reform UK. As conference plans finalised, Sultana and Corbyn appeared reconciled, but Sultana was absent at the venue when Corbyn opened proceedings. Corbyn favoured a single elected leader and suggested he might run; Sultana supported collective lay-member leadership and said she could stand in a contest.
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