Corbyn accuses Starmer of targeting the poor in rallying cry for his new left-wing party
Corbyn launches scathing attack on Starmer as new party aims to build momentum
- Jeremy Corbyn has launched a fierce attack on Keir Starmer's government, accusing it of 'balancing the books off the backs of the poor' and 'inflicting suffering at home and enabling genocide abroad'.
- Writing for The Independent, Corbyn criticised Starmer's economic policies, handling of the Middle East crisis, and welfare reforms, including the two-child benefit cap.
- The independent MP announced his new left-wing political movement will hold its founding conference in November, with delegates chosen by lottery.
- Corbyn's party, currently named 'Your Party', will hold a vote on its official name in October, aiming to offer a new political choice.
- He stated the new movement seeks to challenge the rich and powerful, promote a more equal and sustainable world, and mobilise support from social movements, trade unions, and communities.