- Lord Kinnock has criticised plans by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana to form a new left-wing party, saying it would "only assist the enemies of Labour".
- Kinnock mockingly suggested the new party be called the "Farage assistance group", arguing that division on the left would benefit right-wing parties such as the Conservatives and Reform UK.
- Ms Sultana announced her resignation from Labour and her intention to co-lead a new party with Mr Corbyn last week, saying they aim to tackle poverty and inequality, and oppose war.
- Mr Corbyn appeared to be surprised by Sultana's announcement, issuing a non-committal statement, and his team reportedly urged her to retract it.
- Polling data indicates a hypothetical Corbyn-led left-leaning party could attract 10 per cent of voters, primarily drawing support from Labour, the Greens, Lib Dems, and the SNP.
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