Former Labour leader launches movement with Zarah Sultana, stating that current system is 'rigged'

By MEE staff Published date: 24 July 2025 13:49 BST

Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he has launched a new political party alongside fellow independent lawmaker Zarah Sultana.

In a joint statement published on X on Thursday, the two said that the system was “rigged” when the current government “says there is no money for the poor, but billions for war”.

The pair also cited UK complicity in Israel’s war on Gaza as reason for the need for an alternative party.

  • selokichtli@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 days ago

    This is the way. We did it in Mexico, it isn’t perfect, but it’s moving things. Corporate media and the USA government don’t like it, but most Mexicans do (like 70-80% by some polls).

    • dastanktal@lemmy.mlEnglish
      202·
      3 days ago

      Been really excited to see what’s coming out of Mexico. We’ll have to see how it continues to improve the situation.

      • selokichtli@lemmy.mlEnglish
        8·
        2 days ago

        I wish the pandemic and second Trump term wouldn’t happened, but even with these unfortunate events, things are looking good here. Certainly, things can and should get even better.