Corbyn's New Party Unveils Roadmap: A 'Real Alternative' to Starmer's Labour

Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party, provisionally named 'Your Party,' is set to unveil its permanent name and policy platform at a founding conference in November. The move comes as the former Labour leader intensifies his attacks on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing the Prime Minister of "inflicting suffering" on the British people.

In a scathing op-ed for The Independent, Corbyn, who is co-leading the new movement with MP Zarah Sultana, savaged the government's economic policies. He claimed that Starmer is "trying to balance the books off the backs of the poor" by refusing to lift the two-child benefit cap, cutting winter fuel allowances, and reducing support for disabled people. Corbyn contrasted these measures with what he described as a massive increase in defense spending, arguing the money would be better used on schools, hospitals, and green energy.

The formation of the new party, announced on July 24, 2025, has already generated significant interest. The movement, which has been described as "unapologetically socialist," is built on the foundation of the Independent Alliance, a group of six independent MPs. While the party's interim name is 'Your Party,' the official name is expected to be decided by a vote of its members in October, ahead of the November conference.

Recent polls indicate a potential for the new party to disrupt British politics. An Ipsos poll revealed that one in five British adults would consider voting for a Corbyn-Sultana-led party, with support highest among young people and former Labour and Green Party voters. The party's most popular proposed policies include keeping the NHS public, taxing the wealthy to redistribute wealth, and introducing rent controls. However, the same polls also show public concerns about the new party's competence and the affordability of its policies, particularly in areas like defense and the economy.

The upcoming founding conference will be a crucial moment for the party, as it aims to solidify its democratic structure and establish itself as a viable "real alternative" to the two main parties. The launch is seen as a direct challenge to a Labour Party that many on the left feel has shifted too far to the center under Starmer's leadership. Corbyn has vowed that his new movement will be "rooted in social movements, trade unions and communities," and will champion the cause of ordinary people against what he calls a "grotesquely unequal society."