Jeremy Corbyn hints at launch of new party as leftwing alternative to Labour

<p>Former Labour leader confirms talks under way among Independent Alliance group of MPs</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/jul/03/keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-welfare-bill-nhs-10-year-plan-west-streeting-uk-politics-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Jeremy Corbyn has hinted he could launch a political party alongside other leftwing independent MPs in an attempt to offer “an alternative” to Labour, before the next general election.</p><p>Speaking on ITV’s Peston programme, the former Labour leader confirmed discussions were under way among the Independent Alliance group of MPs that he co-founded last year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/03/jeremy-corbyn-hints-at-launch-of-new-party-as-leftwing-alternative-to-labour">Continue reading...</a>