Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc

Independents Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall are among those who have spoken about a possible new teal-aligned party. ‘Whether we are in a moment of evolution or revolution is a matter for our communities,’ writes Zoe Daniel. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

There are two questions I am asked most days.

The first, “Are you going to run again?”, is often followed by “Please run again!”