Your Party conference in Liverpool descended into chaos as Zarah Sultana, one of its co-founders, boycotted the first day of proceedings. The move came amid a deepening rift between Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn over the party's leadership structure.
Corbyn had announced his intention to stand for leader, but Sultana was adamant that collective leadership was the way forward. In fact, she believed that parties should not be run by "sole personalities" and would vote in favor of a collective leadership model.
Sultana's decision to skip the conference was seen as a sign of her growing divisions with Corbyn and his allies. Her supporters had been barred from entering the conference center, while other members were expelled over alleged ties to other left-wing parties.
Corbyn attempted to downplay the situation, claiming that the expulsions were not a "purge" but rather an enforcement of membership rules. However, Sultana was having none of it, labeling the expulsions a "witch-hunt".
The tensions between Sultana and Corbyn came as no surprise given their differing views on party leadership. While Sultana championed collective leadership, Corbyn seemed open to a single leader model.
Despite the divisions, both Sultana and Corbyn expressed a willingness to work with other left-wing parties, including the Greens. However, it remains to be seen whether this newfound cooperation will be enough to paper over their differences.
As the conference entered its second day on Sunday, Sultana was set to deliver a speech, but her boycott of the first day had already raised questions about her commitment to the party's future.
Corbyn had announced his intention to stand for leader, but Sultana was adamant that collective leadership was the way forward. In fact, she believed that parties should not be run by "sole personalities" and would vote in favor of a collective leadership model.
Sultana's decision to skip the conference was seen as a sign of her growing divisions with Corbyn and his allies. Her supporters had been barred from entering the conference center, while other members were expelled over alleged ties to other left-wing parties.
Corbyn attempted to downplay the situation, claiming that the expulsions were not a "purge" but rather an enforcement of membership rules. However, Sultana was having none of it, labeling the expulsions a "witch-hunt".
The tensions between Sultana and Corbyn came as no surprise given their differing views on party leadership. While Sultana championed collective leadership, Corbyn seemed open to a single leader model.
Despite the divisions, both Sultana and Corbyn expressed a willingness to work with other left-wing parties, including the Greens. However, it remains to be seen whether this newfound cooperation will be enough to paper over their differences.
As the conference entered its second day on Sunday, Sultana was set to deliver a speech, but her boycott of the first day had already raised questions about her commitment to the party's future.
party politics can get pretty messy... think it's interesting that a major split is happening within one of the main left-wing parties. collective leadership model vs sole personality leader - sounds like it's coming down to personal values and vision for the party 
Sultana's decision to boycott the conference was probably seen as a big statement, whether or not it'll lead to real change remains to be seen... Corbyn's reaction just seems like damage control, but how long will that last?
Corbyn was trying to downplay it but Sultana wasn't having it 
she's all about collective leadership and doesn't want it to be a solo act 
it's kinda interesting that they both wanna work with the greens though 
maybe it'll help them come together soon 
I mean ive been following this drama for ages and it just got so intense... Corbyn thinks he can just waltz back in as leader but Sultana is like NO WAY José 
collective leadership all the way, girl! And tbh i think its a bit of a power struggle between them - Corbyn wants control while Sultana wants everyone to work together 
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. It sounds like things are getting pretty heated between them, and it's not just about party leadership anymore. It's about who gets to shape the party's direction and agenda. Sultana's supporters feeling barred from entering the conference center is also a big deal - it highlights how divided the party is right now 
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. Will she be able to rally support for her vision of collective leadership? Or will Corbyn's team manage to outmaneuver her and take control of the party? Only time will tell 
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. On one hand, I can appreciate Sultana's stance on collective leadership and her desire to prevent parties from being run by individual personalities 
. However, Corbyn's resistance to this model raises some valid concerns about accountability and decision-making within the party.
, while Sultana is painting it as a "witch-hunt" 
. I wonder if these differing narratives will help to diffuse tensions or further polarize the party's members.
. It remains to be seen whether Sultana's commitment to collective leadership can overcome her differences with Corbyn – or if their divergent views will ultimately prove too great to bridge 
what a drama queen 
anywayz i think zarahs decision was kinda cool @ first but now ill b watching wunna see if she can pull off dat speech on day 3 
. Corbyn seems like a total control freak tho, doesn't trust anyone outside his inner circle 
Corbyn is totally playing the victim here. I mean, if he can't handle a little bit of opposition from one of his co-founders, then maybe he shouldn't be trying to lead the party in the first place. And what's with the "witch-hunt" label? That's just a fancy way of saying you're being paranoid and trying to deflect attention from your own mistakes.
It's like The Hunger Games and everyone's fighting for survival... but instead of bows and arrows, it's all about party politics. 
. Jeremy Corbyn's attempts to calm the waters are admirable, but let's see if his words can translate into real action 
. One thing for sure: this is one conference that won't be forgotten anytime soon... or will it? 
And what's up with the expulsions? A witch-hunt seems way too harsh to me... 
. i hope they can work things out before it's too late for the party. Sultana's speech is going to be super interesting to watch, fingers crossed she'll bring some calm to the situation 
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