Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has issued a statement over Zarah Sultana’s resignation from the Labour Party. However, while he does address the forming of a new party, he currently makes no mention of Sultana ‘leading’ it  – just that she will “help build” a “real alternative”.

Corbyn’s statement in full

Corbyn’s statement was as follows:

“Real change is coming.

One year on from the election, this Labour government has refused to deliver the change people expected and deserved. Poverty, inequality and war are not inevitable. Our country needs to change direction, now.

Congratulations to Zarah Sultana on her principled decision to leave the Labour Party. I am delighted that she will help us build a real alternative.

The democratic foundations of a new kind of political party will soon take shape. Discussions are ongoing – and I am excited to work alongside all communities to fight for the future people deserve.

Together, we can create something that is desperately missing from our broken political system: hope.

Jeremy Corbyn
MP for Islington North”

Real change is coming. pic.twitter.com/PjMPhxUJz7

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) July 4, 2025

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By Steve Topple

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