UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ex-Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn ruled out a pact with the Greens, citing ideological divides, but left room for collaboration on shared issues.
As reported by The Telegraph, Jeremy Corbyn has ruled out a potential alliance with the Green Party. He said the party’s unclear political stance makes cooperation difficult.
Jeremy Corbyn’s views on the Greens’ political direction
Mr Corbyn has criticised the Green Party for being caught in an internal struggle over its political identity. He argued that the party lacks a firm left-wing position, making a formal alliance unlikely.
While denying an alliance, the independent MP said he remains willing to cooperate with the Greens on areas of mutual concern.
In a YouTube interview, Mr Corbyn confirmed there would be no alliance with the Greens. He stated,
“Would we work with them? Yes, on issues. Generally, we would agree on environmental issues, and we would agree on social justice issues.”
Mr Corbyn said,
“They are not a socialist organisation and they seem to me into an eternal, riven debate between trying to appeal to a sort of semi-conservative voting suburban electorate as opposed to a committed, environmentally conscious electorate. So yes, we work with them in parliament and yes, we would cooperate, but we’re not forming an alliance with them.”
The former Labour leader said,
“They don’t want to form an alliance with us. But we do recognise each other’s positions and I think we will come to some good positions and good agreements in the future.”
What are Green Party leadership candidates saying about working with Corbyn?
The Green Party leadership candidates are divided over whether to align with Jeremy Corbyn’s new party during the ongoing election.
Zack Polanski, a Green Party leadership candidate, stated he was
“open to working with anyone who’s up for challenging the far-Right threat of Reform and this unpopular Labour government.”
He added,
“Exactly what this might possibly look like with regard to any sort of arrangement is a bridge I’ll cross further down the line and will be in the hands of Green Party members. The new party doesn’t exist yet, and 2029 is some way off.”
Leadership contender Adrian Ramsay warned that
“becoming a Jeremy Corbyn support act is not the right direction for our party.”
The Green Party’s leadership race is set to conclude on September 2, following Carla Denyer’s decision in May not to seek re-election.
What did the We Deserve Better campaign group say about Left unity?
The We Deserve Better campaign has warned that only a united Left can succeed in gaining political power.
It stated that
“everything now depends on unity between the Green Party, independents and the new Left party”
and it is urging for an electoral pact.
Survey’s findings about Corbyn’s support among young voters
A recent youth survey found Jeremy Corbyn holds a stronger appeal among young voters than Sir Keir Starmer, raising doubts over Labour’s move to lower the voting age.
New YouGov polling shows Jeremy Corbyn is significantly more popular than Sir Keir Starmer among younger voters.
While Corbyn enjoys a +18 rating among 18 to 24-year-olds, Starmer trails behind with a net approval of -30.
Peter Kyle’s views on Jeremy Corbyn’s political approach
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle stated that the Islington North MP “doesn’t think about governing, he thinks about posturing.”
He described Corbyn’s leadership as “chaos and instability” when questioned about the new political movement.
Mr Kyle added,
“He’s not a serious politician. He doesn’t think about governing, he thinks about posturing. And we see that writ large at the moment, because all the posturing, of course, just puts him at odds with his own supporters, which is why you’ve got George Galloway saying he won’t join it.”
Jeremy Corbyn’s new political party
- Party name (Temporary): Currently called Your Party until members vote on a final name at the first conference in autumn 2025. Zarah Sultana suggested names like The Left or The Left Party.
- Founders & leadership: Started by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The party follows a grassroots model, giving local groups more say while sticking to left-wing values.
- Main goals:
- Tax the rich and share wealth fairly
- Bring NHS, energy, and rail into public hands
- Stop arms sales to Israel
- Fight austerity
- Compete with Labour and Reform UK from the left