London, November 30, 2025
Zarah Sultana, co-founder of Your Party, boycotted the first day of the party’s inaugural conference in Liverpool on November 29, 2025, in protest against the expulsion of multiple left-wing members, including those linked to the Socialist Workers Party (SWP), citing concerns over party unity and ideological exclusion.
Your Party’s first conference was thrown into turmoil as Sultana publicly opposed the party’s decision to remove several members affiliated with left-wing groups. She met with expelled members outside the venue, sharply criticizing what she described as a divisive move damaging to the party’s cohesion.
The controversial expulsions were officially justified on the basis that the affected members held memberships in another political party, but many insiders and critics have condemned the purge as a “witch hunt” targeting the party’s left-wing faction. This development underscores deep ideological rifts within the fledgling political movement.
Founded in July 2025 by Sultana and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Your Party positioned itself as a new progressive force aiming to unite diverse left-wing factions in the UK. However, persistent internal conflicts over ideological direction and membership criteria have marred its early progress.
Sultana’s boycott during the conference’s opening day represents a significant setback, revealing the fragility of party unity. As a key figure and prospective leadership candidate, her opposition to the expulsions highlights ongoing power struggles that could shape the party’s identity and strategic approach moving forward.
Despite her initial absence, Sultana attended subsequent days of the conference, suggesting possible efforts to engage in dialogue and reconcile differences within the leadership. The fallout from this dispute is expected to intensify debates regarding the party’s governance, inclusivity, and appeal to grassroots activists.
This episode tests Your Party’s resilience and commitment to presenting a united front as it seeks to establish itself on the UK’s political stage in advance of imminent elections.