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Jeremy Corbyn hints at launch of new party as leftwing alternative to Labour (www.theguardian.com)

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Jeremy Corbyn has hinted he could launch a political party alongside other leftwing independent MPs in an attempt to offer “an alternative” to Labour, before the next general election.

Speaking on ITV’s Peston programme, the former Labour leader confirmed discussions were under way among the Independent Alliance group of MPs that he co-founded last year.

Asked directly whether they were preparing to form a new party, Corbyn did not rule it out. “That grouping [of independents] will come together, there will be an alternative,” he said.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (10 children)

I don't get why the real left don't unite under the greens instead of splitting the vote.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)

Greens come out with some crazy policies sometimes which turn off leftie voters.

Why don’t Greens align on a sensible, costed and achievable progressive policy platform instead of making half their manifesto fringe issues like banning GM food, banning nuclear power, interfering in medical research etc.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Cos they're mad.

If anyone actually believes the greens are meaningfully left wing then I have a bridge co-operative you can join.

They're just crusties who had a wash.

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