Another Blow for Corbyn as Second MP Abandons Troubled Party
The political project led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana has suffered another significant setback with the departure of a second MP in just one week. Iqbal Mohamed has announced he is leaving Your Party to return to serving as an Independent MP, dealing a fresh blow to the already struggling alliance.
Dual Departures Rock New Political Venture
Mr Mohamed's decision to quit comes exactly seven days after Adnan Hussain, the MP for Blackburn, revealed he was withdrawing from the steering process for the new Corbyn-backed party. The rapid succession of departures has exposed deep divisions within the fledgling political organisation.
In a formal statement, Mr Mohamed declared: "After careful consideration, I have decided to leave Your Party and continue serving as I was elected as an Independent Member of Parliament for Dewsbury & Batley."
Growing Disillusionment and Internal Conflict
The reasons behind both MPs' decisions point to serious internal problems within the party structure. Mr Hussain had initially expressed support for creating what he described as "a political home with mass appeal" and "a force capable of challenging the rise of far-right rhetoric."
However, in a statement published on social media platform X, the Blackburn MP revealed his growing disillusionment. He cited concerns about "persistent infighting, factional competition, and a struggle for power, position and influence" rather than a shared commitment to the common good.
More alarmingly, Mr Hussain referenced what he perceived as "veiled prejudice" against Muslims within the party's dynamics, adding another layer to the growing crisis.
Mounting Challenges for Leadership
The back-to-back resignations represent a serious challenge for the party's leadership, particularly for figureheads Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. The departures suggest significant difficulties in maintaining cohesion within the new political venture.
With two MPs abandoning the project in quick succession, questions are mounting about the party's ability to present a united front and build the mass appeal that was central to its original vision.
The timing of these developments, coming on Friday 21 November 2025, adds immediate pressure on the leadership to address the underlying issues before further damage is done to the party's credibility and public image.
As this story continues to develop, political observers will be watching closely to see how the remaining members of Your Party respond to these significant setbacks and whether further departures might follow.
