Zarah Sultana and the announcement of her departure from Labour

Independent MP for Coventry South

What was posted

Zarah Sultana announced on X that she was leaving Labour and intended to help launch a party with Jeremy Corbyn.

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Why it mattered

Corbyn’s own initial statement said discussions were still ongoing. The announcement therefore records what Sultana said she intended to do at the time, before the new party’s arrangements were settled.

Sources

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