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Jeremy Corbyn Launches New Hard-Left Party to Challenge Labour

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Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader, is co-launching a new hard-Left party with Labour MP Zarah Sultana. The party, details of which are yet to be announced, aims to challenge Labour across the country, particularly on issues like welfare cuts and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sultana, who resigned from Labour last night, emphasized that the party will fight against the "benefts cuts" and "genocide" in Palestine, with Corbyn and Sultana co-leading the party alongside other independent MPs, campaigners, and activists.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new party, led by Corbyn and Sultana, will aim to challenge Labour's policies on welfare cuts, disability benefits, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Sultana resigned from Labour after 14 years, citing her opposition to the party's stance on issues like the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments for pensioners.
  • The party will comprise independent MPs, campaigners, and activists across the country, seeking to provide an alternative to Labour's current leadership under Sir Keir Starmer.
  • Corbyn and Sultana aim to address issues like poverty, inequality, and human rights, with specific emphasis on stopping the "genocide" in Palestine.
  • The party will also challenge Labour's economic policies, including the proposed welfare cuts, with Sultana stating that the choice between "socialism or barbarism" will be stark in the 2029 election.
  • Corbyn's new party will target Labour supporters who opposed Sir Keir's leadership and plans, potentially leading to a split on the Left.

Statistics:

  • 49 Labour MPs rejected the welfare cuts, which would have seen the number of people able to access disability benefits reduced.
  • 400,000 children would be lifted out of poverty by abolishing the two-child benefit cap. (Source: Sultana)
  • 400,000 people struggle with poverty due to the current benefit system. (Source: Sultana)
  • 1 billion pounds is spent on welfare cuts, primarily on disability benefits. (Source: Sultana)

Sources:

  • "Jeremy Corbyn to launch hard-Left party to challenge Labour" - The Times (Author not specified, Date not available)
  • "Zarah Sultana's resignation statement on X" - Sultana's X Profile

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