The party's founding confidence voted for the new left-wing party - hit by toxic internal rows and threats of legal action - to be led by 'ordinary members' at founding conference

The new left-wing movement "Your Party" won't be led by Jeremy Corbyn or Zarah Sultana after a major members' vote.

The party's founding confidence instead voted for the new party - hit by toxic internal rows and threats of legal action - to be led by "ordinary members" rather than MPs.

Members voted in favour of the "collective" option by 51.6% compared to 48.4% who voted for a traditional single leadership model. It avoids a potentially bruising contest between Ms Sultana, who resigned from the Labour Party in the summer, and ex-Labour leader Mr Corbyn. The rules will be reviewed in late 2027, party offi

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