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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    10 days ago

    It’s a shame. Labour’s in the best position it has been to make real change for the first time this century, and it’s doing its old thing of tearing itself apart.

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      10 days ago

      Last time when they were in a similar position they brought up Tony Blair who was like Margaret Thatcher just with more wars, this time they have Kid Starver genocide lover, it’s almost like Labour is purposefully made to channel their votes straight info fascism.

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      8 days ago

      Corbyn brought Labour to that position. Then they ousted him because he was about to make meaningful changes affecting the true ruling class of the UK.

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      10 days ago

      Oh, theyre making change. That’s entirely why a new party is necessary