Corbyn and Sultana clash on Your Party leadership as conference kicks off

Your Party Leadership Debate Dominates Inaugural Conference
The two most visible figures within Your Party remain at odds over its governing structure as the movement’s first major gathering began this weekend.

Jeremy Corbyn stated to reporters on Saturday that he leans toward a sole-leader model and is inclined to seek the position. Meanwhile, co-founder Zarah Sultana expressed her support for collective leadership, arguing that parties should not rely on “individual figureheads.”

CuriosityNews has learned Sultana may challenge Corbyn if members opt for a single-leader system.

Delegates assembled in Liverpool will determine whether to select one leader or empower a collective of non-elected members to steer the emerging left-leaning political group.

Internal disagreements have plagued the party since its July formation, following Sultana’s departure from Labour alongside Corbyn to establish the new organization. Corbyn’s allies initially emphasized that no final leadership arrangement had been settled.

The co-founders have reached a tenuous understanding, with Sultana comparing their dynamic to musicians Noel and Liam Gallagher. Corbyn remarked he would “probably favor the singular leadership approach” but would “accept whatever membership decides.”

When asked by CuriosityNews about a potential candidacy, Corbyn responded, “I’m prepared to support the party in any role deemed appropriate.”

Sultana clarified she backs collective leadership due to the absence of a formal co-leadership option. “Publicly, I’ve advocated for joint leadership. It’s disappointing members can’t vote on this model, and troubling that anonymous officials determined the available choices,” she stated.

She emphasized collective governance promotes “utmost democratic participation,” adding: “Movements shouldn’t revolve around single individuals. They must embody broader coalitions, allowing shared responsibility and diverse input. This strengthens us structurally and politically, including through an elected parliamentary convener.”

“If members select individual leadership, I may contest the role,” Sultana conceded. “Ultimately, I’ll honor their decision and fully support the outcome.”

Both figures signaled openness to alliances with left-leaning parties such as the Greens.

Sultana stressed cooperation is vital “to prevent Nigel Farage from reaching Downing Street. Halting authoritarianism must unite all progressive forces.”

Corbyn noted such partnerships “would rest with local branches” assessing regional needs, though he didn’t discount collaboration with the Greens, whose support has grown under new leader Zack Polanski.