Starting a new political movement is never easy, but for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, the launch of their new party hit a few awkward bumps before it even got going.
What was meant to be an exciting introduction to a fresh political force quickly turned into a confusing mess over what the party is actually called.
Mixed Messages Spark Name Chaos
Things took a strange turn when Zarah Sultana, who recently stepped away from the Labour Party to work alongside Corbyn, encouraged people online to join their movement.
She shared a link directing people to a site labeled Your Party — a platform that claims to represent “a new kind of political party – one that belongs to you.”
But this sparked immediate confusion.
Was Your Party the actual name? Apparently not.
Sultana had to quickly clear things up on social media, saying that despite appearances, Your Party is not the official name.
Meanwhile, Corbyn’s team added to the murkiness by explaining that Your Party was just a temporary placeholder, not the name that would be formally registered with the Electoral Commission.
The lack of clarity prompted former Labour MP Mike Tapp to reply with a simple but pointed laughter emoji.
Plans for the Future Are Still in Motion
Despite the naming confusion, plans are still moving forward.
An inaugural conference is being set up for members to come together and shape what the party will stand for.
According to organizers, this event will help determine the leadership model, key policies, and the overall direction of the party — all in the name of building a movement that seeks to “transform society.”
So far, there seems to be a surprising level of public interest.
A recent poll found that around 18 percent of Britons say they could potentially support this new political project.
That includes more than half of those who voted Green in the last general election, and even 30 percent of 2024 Labour voters are open to backing Corbyn’s new venture.
Corbyn Taps Into Discontent With Labour
Jeremy Corbyn, who’s now 76, recently commented that there’s a real “thirst” among voters for an alternative political voice — one that reflects a different set of values than those currently offered by the main parties.
His return to the spotlight comes at a time when dissatisfaction with Labour under Sir Keir Starmer seems to be growing, particularly among more left-leaning members and supporters.
Zarah Sultana stepping away from Labour to help lead this movement suggests the duo is serious about creating a lasting presence on the UK political stage.
Whether they succeed in drawing significant support — or just remain a fringe movement — remains to be seen.
So, What Happens Next?
Now that the launch is out of the way — even if it was a little messy — the real test will be whether Corbyn and Sultana can build something meaningful and organized out of the buzz.
Clarity around the party’s name, platform, and goals will be crucial.
With a growing number of disillusioned voters looking for alternatives, they may have an opening.
But if they want people to truly get behind them, they’ll need to tidy up the messaging and make it clear what they’re offering — and what they stand for.
The first official conference will be a key moment, not just for members, but for anyone watching to see if this is just another short-lived rebellion, or the beginning of a serious political force.