Is Corbyn Making a New Party?

Summary

The video discusses the possibility of Jeremy Corbyn forming a new political party with four other independent MPs, following his suspension from the Labour Party over allegations of anti-Semitism. The MPs, sharing left-wing values and a common stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, could represent a unique position in Parliament. However, the potential party faces challenges, including limited influence and funding issues, despite its ideological consistency and potential to appeal to neglected voter groups.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Labour Party in 2020 due to his reaction to a report on unlawful harassment and discrimination within the party during his leadership.
• 🏛️ Corbyn claimed that accusations of anti-Semitism within Labour were exaggerated for political reasons, leading to his status as an independent MP without party support.
• 🗳️ In the general election, Corbyn stood as an independent in his Islington North constituency, facing competition from Labour's candidate, but was re-elected with a reduced majority.
• 🤔 There are reports suggesting Corbyn is in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new political group, aiming for more influence in Parliament.
• 📰 BBC political reporter Sam Francis reported on the potential formation of a new group, which could increase the MPs' participation in debates and committees.
• 🤝 The potential new party would likely consist of Corbyn and four other independent MPs who share left-wing values and have been outspoken in favor of Palestine.
• 🌍 The MPs in question represent constituencies with significant Muslim populations, indicating a common ideological outlook and support base.
• 🔍 The new party could potentially cater to groups feeling neglected by Labour, such as Muslim working-class voters who are not well-represented by current parties.
• 💡 The formation of this party could put it in a unique position within Parliament, allowing it to critique Labour's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
• 🚫 However, the new party would face challenges, including limited funding and influence, as it would not be entitled to 'short money' due to its post-election formation.
• 📚 The video transcript also promotes Brilliant.org, an educational platform offering interactive lessons to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Q & A

Why was Jeremy Corbyn suspended from the Labour Party?

Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Labour Party due to his reaction to a report that concluded the party was responsible for unlawful harassment and discrimination during his leadership, specifically related to anti-Semitism.

How did Jeremy Corbyn's political status change after his suspension?

After his suspension, Jeremy Corbyn sat on the green benches as an independent MP, meaning he had no links or support from his former party.

What was the outcome of the general election for Jeremy Corbyn?

In the general election, Corbyn was reelected as an independent in his Islington North constituency with a majority of 7,247 votes.

What is the significance of the reduced majority in Corbyn's reelection?

Although Corbyn's majority was reduced from his previous 26,188 vote majority in 2019, the 7,247 vote majority in the general election is still considered respectable.

What are the reports suggesting about Jeremy Corbyn and other independent MPs?

Reports suggest that Jeremy Corbyn is in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new political party, although the term 'party' is not explicitly used in the BBC article.

What benefits might forming a new party offer to the independent MPs?

Forming a new party could give the MPs more access to the levers of power, increase their chances of participating in debates and committees, and provide a more coordinated political stance.

Which independent MPs are reportedly in talks to join Corbyn's potential new party?

The independent MPs reportedly in talks to join Corbyn's potential new party are Saka Adam, Ayub Khan, Adnan Hussein, and Ikbal Muhammad.

What commonalities do the potential new party members share?

The potential new party members share left-wing ideological outlooks and have a track record of being outspoken in favor of Palestine.

How might this new party position itself within the House of Commons?

The new party could position itself to the left of Labour, potentially criticizing it on its stance on the Israel-Gaza War, and representing a group that feels neglected by Labour.

What challenges might the new party face in terms of influence and funding?

The new party would likely face challenges with limited influence due to the large majority of the current government and funding issues as they would not be entitled to 'short money' since the party would be formed after the election.

What is the potential strategy of the new party in terms of parliamentary activities?

The potential strategy of the new party could involve working with other opposition parties like the Green Party to table amendments and pressure the government on certain issues.

Outlines

00:00

😐 Jeremy Corbyn's Suspension and Independent MP Status

The video discusses the political journey of Jeremy Corbyn, who was suspended from the UK's Labour Party in 2020 due to his response to a report on unlawful harassment and discrimination within the party. Corbyn claimed anti-Semitism was exaggerated for political reasons. As a result, he sat as an independent MP without party support. In the general election, he stood as an independent in his Islington North constituency against Labour's candidate, winning with a reduced majority. The video suggests that Corbyn and other independent MPs might form a new political party, which would be ideologically consistent and potentially fill a gap in representation for certain voter demographics.

05:01

🤔 Potential Formation of a New Political Party by Independent MPs

This paragraph delves into the possibility of a new political party being formed by Jeremy Corbyn and other independent MPs. It examines the ideological alignment of these MPs, who are all left-leaning and vocal supporters of Palestine. The video posits that there is a space in the Commons for a party that could represent the interests of groups currently unrepresented, such as Muslim working-class voters. The potential party could challenge Labour's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, offering a unique position within Parliament. However, the video also highlights the limitations such a party would face, including lack of funding and difficulty in influencing policy against a majority government. It concludes with a promotional segment for Brilliant.org, encouraging viewers to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive lessons.

Keywords

💡Jeremy Corbin

Jeremy Corbin is a British politician who was suspended from the Labour Party in 2020 due to his response to a report on unlawful harassment and discrimination. He is a central figure in the video as it discusses his political status and potential formation of a new political party. The script mentions his suspension and his subsequent role as an independent MP, which is pivotal to the theme of exploring the possibility of a new political alliance.

💡Labour Party

The Labour Party is a major political party in the UK, traditionally associated with the center-left of the political spectrum. In the script, it is mentioned as the party from which Jeremy Corbin was suspended and against which he stood as an independent candidate in the general election. The party's internal issues and its relationship with Corbin are key to understanding the video's narrative.

💡Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism refers to hostility or prejudice against Jewish people. In the video, it is mentioned as a significant issue within the Labour Party, which was the subject of a report that led to Corbin's suspension. The script implies that Corbin's stance on this issue was controversial and played a role in his political isolation.

💡Independent MP

An Independent MP is a Member of Parliament who is not affiliated with any political party. The video discusses how Corbin, after being suspended from the Labour Party, sat and continues to sit as an independent MP, which is significant as it sets the stage for the potential formation of a new political entity.

💡General Election

A general election is a universal vote to determine the makeup of a legislative body. The script refers to the general election held in the year of the video's context, where Corbin stood as an independent and was reelected, highlighting the electoral significance and the potential influence of independent politicians.

💡Majority

In the context of an election, a majority refers to the number of votes by which a candidate wins over their closest competitor. The script mentions Corbin's majority in the election, which, although reduced from the previous election, indicates his continued political support.

💡Political Party Formation

The formation of a political party involves the process of creating a new group with a shared political ideology and goals. The video explores the possibility of Corbin and other independent MPs forming a new party, which is a key concept as it relates to the potential shift in UK's political landscape.

💡Ideological Outlook

An ideological outlook refers to a set of political beliefs or principles that guide an individual or group's actions. The script suggests that the MPs in question share a left-wing ideological outlook, which is crucial for understanding the potential alignment and goals of the new party.

💡Palestine

Palestine is a geographic region at the center of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The script notes that the MPs discussed have a history of supporting Palestine, indicating a shared foreign policy stance that could be a unifying factor for the new party.

💡Short Money

Short Money is a form of public funding provided to opposition parties in the UK. The video mentions that a newly formed party would not be entitled to this funding due to its post-election formation, which could limit the party's financial resources and parliamentary activities.

💡Brilliant.org

Brilliant.org is an online platform offering interactive lessons in various subjects, including math, data programming, and AI. The script promotes this platform as a way to build critical thinking skills, which, while not directly related to the main political theme, serves as a sponsor message within the video content.

Highlights

In 2020, Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Labour Party due to his reaction to a report on unlawful harassment and discrimination within the party during his leadership.

Corbyn claimed that the extent of anti-Semitism within the Labour Party was overstated for political reasons.

Since his suspension, Corbyn has sat as an independent MP without support from his former party.

In the general election, Corbyn stood as an independent in his Islington North constituency against Labour's candidate, Trle Nund.

Despite predictions, Corbyn was reelected with a reduced majority, remaining in Parliament as an independent.

There are now five like-minded independent MPs in Parliament, with rumors of them potentially forming a new political party.

BBC political reporter Sam Francis suggested that Corbyn was in talks with four other independent MPs to form a new group.

The new group aims to give MPs more access to the levers of power and increase their chances of participating in debates and committees.

The potential new party would consist of MPs who share left-wing values and a common stance on issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The MPs in talks with Corbyn have all won in constituencies with significant Muslim populations and have voiced support for Palestine.

The formation of a new party could provide representation for groups that feel neglected by the Labour Party, such as Muslim working-class voters.

The new party could occupy a unique position within Parliament, being to the left of Labour and criticizing its stance on the Israel-Gaza War.

The group of independents has already demonstrated coordination by working with the Green Party to table amendments to the King's Speech.

The influence of the new party would be limited due to the large majority of the current government and lack of funding as a post-election formation.

Brilliant offers interactive lessons to build critical thinking skills and better understand the world through problem-solving.

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Data skills are essential for navigating the modern world, and Brilliant provides an engaging way to acquire them.

Brilliant is offering a 30-day free trial and a 20% discount on an annual premium subscription for new users.

Transcripts

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brilliant back in 2020 Jeremy Corbin was

suspended from labor a party he joined

more than half a century ago due to his

reaction to a report that concluded that

labor were responsible for unlawful

harassment and discrimination during his

leadership of the party specifically

Corbin claimed that the scale of

anti-Semitism within labor had been

overstated for political reasons as such

ever since the former labor leader has

sat on the green benches as an

independent MP meaning he has no links

to or supports from his former party

this is why in the general election that

was held this year Corbin had to stand

in his Islington North constituency as

an independent in fact Labour opted to

field a candidate against him trle nund

and many MRP polls in the runup to the

election actually predicted that nund

would beat him this didn't happen though

and Corbin was reelected with a majority

of

7,247 votes which whil reduced from his

26,1 188 vote majority in 2019 is still

very respectable so as things stand

Corbin is still in Parliament and still

sits as an independent he's not alone in

this though as there were now four other

like-minded independent MPS also in

Parliament right now and there are some

reports that together they might be on

the verge of forming a new political

party so in this video we're going to

have a look into this report looking

specifically whether it's valid what the

benefits of forming such a party would

be for the aformentioned MPS and what it

would mean for them going

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now it's worth starting this video by

explaining exactly what's been suggested

in an article published on the 9th of

August BBC political reporter Sam

Francis claimed that Jeremy Corbin was

in talks with four other independent MPS

to form a new group now while the word

party is not mentioned in the article

it's hard to see what they want to form

as anything but Francis claims that one

of the MPS reportedly in discussions

with Corbin claimed that they were

looking at options that would give us

more access to the levers of power

Francis also claims that were a group

formed this would increase the chances

of the individual MPS taking part in

debates and committees all of this

coordination would certainly suggest

that what these independent MPS are

angling for resembles that of a

political party even if they or the BBC

reporter are reluctant to use the word

as such for the rest of this video we're

going to use the word party rather than

group anyway now that that's sorted

let's go through exactly who's

reportedly in talks to join Corbin's

potential new party now there are

technically 13 independent MPS in the

Commons but not all of them are exactly

suitable to join the potential new party

obviously one of them is Corbin himself

then there's Alex Easton who is a

northern Irish MP who previously stood

as a dup candidate and was backed by

both traditional unionist voice and

reform UK in the 2024 general election

it's unlikely then that his views would

align with that of Corbin then there

were the seven MPS who were elected as

labor MPS but were suspended after they

opted to back an SNP Amendment to the

King speech that called for the two

child benefit cap to be ended now while

many of these have been Corbin allies in

the past they know that they will likely

be admitted back into the party in 6

months time so therefore very unlikely

to jump ship this then leaves only four

other independent MPS Saka Adam who

dramatically unseated labor Shadow pay

Master General Ayub Khan who unseeded

labor MP khed mmud Adnan Hussein who

unseeded labor MP Kate Holland and ikbal

Muhammad who unexpectedly defeated the

labor candidate in a newly created

constituency so it's clear that as all

of these MPS either defeated the

incumbent labor candidate or were in an

area that labor were expected to win

they probably share similar leftwing

values if though we look even more

closely at the constituencies they won

their ideological similarities become

even clearer with the exception of

Jeremy Corbin all of these candidates W

in constituencies that had significant

Muslim populations with the proportion

ranging between roughly a third and one

half of Voters it it's also clear that

each of these candidates have voiced

their support for Palestine upon

defeating Ashworth shocker Adam

proclaimed this is for Gaza Corbin has

been staunchly Pro Palestine throughout

his political career Ayub Khan

previously left the liberal Democrats

claiming that they asked him to hush up

his concerns over the Gaza War Adan

Hussein stated that if elected he would

speak out against the Injustice being

inflicted against the people of Gaza and

finally ibal Muhammad focused his

general election campaign on calling for

a ceasefire and a two-state solution to

the Israel Palestine conflict the point

we're making here is that these MPS

share a leftwing ideological Outlook and

have a track record of being outspoken

in favor of Palestine there is then a

good case to be made that each of these

MPS are lik minded enough for a party to

be formed that's ideologically

consistent and to be fair there probably

is space in the House of Commons for

this right now writing for unheard

Richard Johnson points out that there

are basically three groups that feel

neglect Ed by labor affluent Urban

radicals older conservative working

class voters and Muslim working class

voters the first group is pretty well

represented by the green party the

second group is pretty well represented

by reform UK the last however isn't

really represented by a political party

at all perhaps then this is where

Corbin's new party steps in being to the

left of Labor and being able to

criticize it on its stance on the Israel

Gaza War would certainly put it in a

relatively unique position within the

parliament and may be able to cause some

problems for the labor leadership from

time to time to be fair there's already

some evidence of this with this grouping

of Independents having already worked

with the green party to table a series

of amendments to the King's Speech it's

worth mentioning though that were such a

party to be created their influence

would be relatively limited sure on

occasion they could attempt to pressure

the starma government but with such a

large majority they'd be unlikely to be

successful even when they coordinate

with the greens

but even then this would be difficult as

even if the party was formed they'd be

severely lacking funding usually

opposition parties are entitled to

funding known as short money however as

the party would have been formed after

the election it just wouldn't be

entitled to this making their

parliamentary activities just that bit

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