US EditionCan Corbyn’s ‘Real Alternative’ Leftist Party Compete in British Politics?
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 13 – The new left party led by Corbyn and Sultana matches Labour’s 15% support overall and leads among youth with 33%, signaling major shifts in UK left-wing politics.
- In early July, Zarah Sultana announced her intention to form a new left-wing party with Jeremy Corbyn, who confirmed his role on X, criticizing Labour’s failure to serve voters.
- Widespread disillusionment with the two-party system has emerged, and Dr Dan Evans, sociologist at Swansea University, says launching now is a savvy move amid Labour's unpopularity.
- Early polling indicates 15% support for the new party, matching Labour’s share, showing significant early backing, according to Find Out Now.
- Trade union officials hit out, calling Labour 'Tories in disguise' during Birmingham bin strikes, while Unite organisers consider backing Corbyn’s new party.
- Forecasts suggest that, in the coming weeks, a new left-wing party led by Corbyn and Sultana could surpass Liberal Democrats, says Tyron Surmon.
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