Jeremy Corbyn is back at the fore of British politics, launching a new political party that he says will “take on the rich and powerful” and offer an alternative to the “control freaks” of Labour.

Corbyn’s supporters praise his consistent stance on social justice, anti-austerity policies, and Gaza. Critics argue he lacks leadership skills that can unite and realistic policy ideas.

Can Jeremy Corbyn really lead the left? Journalists Ben Kentish , Zoe Grünewald and Harriet Williamson offer their perspectives.

I have given up making political predictions. It began the day that Liz Truss defied all logic to become this country’s Prime Minister. If that could happen, so could anything.

We live in turbulent, unpredictable times. But I will break my self-imposed ban to forecast

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