Coffee House Shots Inside the 'Your Party' meltdown
Sep 19, 2025
James Heale, a political commentator, sheds light on the dramatic fallout surrounding 'Your Party,' a new venture by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Sienna Rodgers, deputy editor of The House Magazine, provides insider insights into the escalating tensions, likening it to a 'South American coup.' They discuss the clash of egos between Corbyn and Sultana, accusations of sexism, and the party's uncertain future. Key questions arise: will Keir Starmer or the Green Party's Zack Polanski emerge as the real beneficiaries of this turmoil?
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Chaotic Launch And Control Fight
- The launch saga felt like a messy struggle over control with competing messages and sudden reversals.
- James Heale compares it to a South American coup fought over radio stations, showing deep organisational confusion.
Surprise Summer-Party Launch
- Zarah Sultana first launched the party unexpectedly at a Spectator summer party, catching attendees off guard.
- James Heale recalls confused Labour MPs in the garden when she announced it on a Thursday night.
Old Networks Fuel New Factionalism
- The core personnel are recycled from Corbyn-era networks, which brings old grievances into the new project.
- Sienna Rodgers notes that those historical conflicts help explain why 'Your Party' has been so messy internally.