An outspoken former Labour MP has said that she will co-lead a new party with Jeremy Corbyn — although he is yet to clarify his role. Serial rebel Zarah Sultana – who had the Labour whip suspended last year – announced yesterday that she is resigning from Sir Keir Starmer ’s party and joining forces with the ex-Labour leader.

Jeremy Corbyn congratulated Zarah Sultana for her "principled decision" to quit the Labour Party. An MP who was ousted from the Labour Party announced she is setting up a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn - but he has said in a statement that "discussions are ongoing".

Suspended Labour MP Zarah Sultana has announced she is starting a new party with former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.Sultana, stripped of the Labour whip last year for backing a move to scrap the two-child benefit cap,