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Can Corbyn’s ‘Real Alternative’ Leftist Party Compete in British Politics?
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 13 – The new party led by Corbyn and Sultana gains 33% support among young voters and backing from major unions amid Labour's decline and left-wing policy dissatisfaction.
- In early July, ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana announced she will co-lead a new left-wing party with Jeremy Corbyn, who confirmed his role.
- Unite the Union conference voted almost unanimously to reconsider its affiliation with Labour, deepening union discontent and fueling the breakaway movement led by Corbyn and Sultana.
- Find Out Now’s survey reveals the new Corbyn-Sultana party is polling at about 15%, with one-third of 18 to 29-year-olds backing it.
- Senior union sources say they could urge leaders to stop funding Labour in favor of Jeremy Corbyn’s new party.
- Ahead of upcoming elections, organizers plan a conference for the coming weeks to prepare a working class, trade union and socialist election challenge.
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