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The time is right for Zarah Sultana’s new party – but it’s already facing its first test

The left has been discussing this for months, but tactical differences will need to be overcome, as will the threat of Reform, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Jeremy Corbyn confirms talks about forming new party with Zarah Sultana

Corbyn says ‘discussions are ongoing’ after MP’s surprise announcement but he is understood to be reluctant to take title of party leader

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Keir Starmer's first-year scorecard: Has the Prime Minister kept his promises?

Our expert examines what went well for Sir Keir in his first year... and more often, what went wrong

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Crying in the Commons: why are women’s workplace tears a source of shame?

Rachel Reeves’s distress may help destigmatise an emotional response to pressure or professional frustration

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Cross-party MPs press UK Government for Waspi U-turn

DOZENS of MPs from across the political spectrum confronted Labour ministers on their refusal to U-turn and compensate Waspi women affected by state…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

Ex-deputy PM Therese Coffey claims civil servants advised her to break the law

Baroness Therese Coffey told the House of Lords that she had been advised to knowingly break the law, but said ‘I wasn’t prepared to do that’.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

This was Les Mis in the Commons – and Kemi Badenoch couldn’t resist hamming it up

The Tory leader should have supported Labour’s welfare bill – but such responsible behaviour would have defied the norms of British politics, writes Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Reform UK lose two council by-elections in England

REFORM UK have lost two council by-elections in England after being forced to defend their seats when the incumbents stood down.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

U.K PM says he was too busy with to notice his Chancellor crying inches away, and that’s terrifying

Saya volumes about the kind of leader he is.

We Got This Covered · Jul 4, 2025

Minister shrugs off ex-Labour MP’s announcement of new political party

Zarah Sultana said she would ‘co-lead the founding of a new party’ with Jeremy Corbyn.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025