Jeremy Corbyn has said “discussions are ongoing” after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana announced she was quitting the party to co-lead a new left-wing party with him. The ex-Labour leader congratulated Sultana on her “principled decision” to leave and said he was “delighted that she will help us build a real alternative”. He said “the democratic...
Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana has announced she is starting a new party with former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Sultana, stripped of the Labour whip last year for backing a move to scrap the two-child benefit cap, said she was also resigning from the party after 14 years of membership. The MP for Coventry South...
Paul Seddon Political reporter PA Media Jeremy Corbyn (far right in the picture) and John McDonnell (far left) attended the rally in January MPs Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell will face no further action after being interviewed by police following a pro-Palestinian rally. McDonnell said the pair had been questioned by officers after taking part...