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Zarah Sultana, a former Labour MP, has recently become the center of controversy after accusing Jeremy Corbyn and other members of a new left-wing party of launching “baseless attacks” on her character. Sultana claimed that she is consulting lawyers as a result of the email sent to supporters inviting them to join the new party for a monthly fee of £5 or an annual fee of £55. Despite Sultana’s initial social media posts encouraging people to join, Corbyn posted a statement signed by four other independent MPs stating that the emails were “unauthorised” and urging supporters to cancel any direct debits set up for membership fees.
Corbyn, who declined to comment on Sultana’s response, emphasized his determination to officially launch the new party later this year during the Peace and Justice Project’s annual conference. He denied allegations that he and other independent MPs were controlling or directing the group, despite discussions on social media. The party, formed in July with plans for a founding conference in November, is currently using “Your Party” as a temporary name for its campaign material as members will vote on the official name.
As tensions mount within the fledgling party, Sultana criticized Corbyn and other members for running what she described as a “sexist boys’ club” and sidelining her within the party’s working group. The dispute over the membership portal has led to the party referring the matter to the UK’s data protection watchdog. Sultana announced her decision to seek legal action against those responsible for the “baseless attacks” on her character, stating that all members’ data was handled responsibly and all funds received were properly safeguarded.
In response to the growing discord, three senior members of Your Party, including former North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll, former Labour MP Beth Winter, and former South African National Assembly member Andrew Feinstein, issued a statement reassuring supporters that any donations made to the group are secure. They also mentioned efforts to mediate between Corbyn and Sultana, expressing frustration over unresolved issues. The trio confirmed the establishment of a company called MOU Operations to manage donations, with plans to facilitate refunds for those interested
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