Jeremy Corbyn hints at launch of new party as leftwing alternative to Labour

Former Labour leader confirms talks under way among Independent Alliance group of MPs UK politics live – latest updates Jeremy Corbyn has hinted he could launch a political party alongside other leftwing independent MPs in an attempt to offer “an alternative” to Labour, before the next general election. Speaking on ITV’s Peston programme, the former Labour leader confirmed discussions were under way among the Independent Alliance group of MPs that he co-founded last year.