PoliticsJOE Podcast Answering your questions about Your Party conference
Dec 4, 2025
Dive into the spicy dynamics behind Your Party conference! From the dramatic Zara Sultana boycott to the tension-filled Corbyn-Sultana feud, the hosts spill the tea on factional splits. They dissect the contrasting media portrayals and real conference vibes, while pondering the future of collective leadership. Discussions also touch on electoral strategies, potential Green defections, and how to win back disillusioned voters. Join in on the behind-the-scenes gossip and political intrigue!
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Sultana's Boycott Was Messy And Ambiguous
- Zara Sultana publicly announced a boycott and left the conference without giving a full, clear reason.
- Laura Beveridge and Sean Hickey observed media coverage exaggerated the scene compared with attendee experience.
Denied Passes Sparked Internal Row
- Zara had submitted six staff/advisor passes and was denied a couple, which escalated tensions.
- Sean Hickey and colleagues even interviewed one of the disputed staffers and posted it on YouTube.
Conference Felt Split Between Press And Members
- The conference felt like two overlapping realities: tabloid-friendly infighting and ordinary members seeking cooperative politics.
- Press briefings and counter-briefings amplified factional perceptions beyond what many delegates experienced.
