Jeremy Corbyn makes statement on new political party

"Real change is coming."

Sultana announced yesterday she is resigning from the Labour Party in order to form a new party alongside Corbyn.

The Coventry MP issued a statement revealing the news.

“Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party,” she wrote.

“Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.”

However, reports from Times journalist Gabriel Pogrund last night claimed that “Corbyn was not ready” and he was “furious and bewildered at the way it has been launched without consultation.”

In a new statement, though, the former Labour leader confirmed his involvement, saying that he is "delighted" the pair are going to work to "build a real alternative".

"The democratic foundations of a new kind of political party will soon take shape," he wrote.

"Discussions are ongoing - and I am excited to work alongside all communities to fight for the future people deserve."

Sultana was suspended from the parliamentary Labour Party shortly after the 2024 General Election, alongside Corbyn, former Labour chancellor John McDonnell and Richard Burgon. This was in response to their rebellion against the two-child benefit cap.

Sultana’s suspension meant she sat in the House of Commons as an independent MP.

However, Sultana was still a member of the party up until very recently.