BREAKING: Iqbal Mohamed, MP for Batley and Dewsbury, has become the second Member of Parliament to leave the controversial new political group, Your Party, just days ahead of its founding conference in Liverpool. This urgent development raises serious questions about the party’s viability, which has been marred by internal disputes since its inception.
In a statement released on Friday afternoon on social media platform X, Mohamed announced, “After careful consideration, I have decided to leave Your Party and continue serving as I was elected as an Independent Member of Parliament.” He expressed disappointment over the “many false allegations and smears” levied against him and others, stating that these accusations have been reported as fact without evidence.
Mohamed’s departure follows that of Adnan Hussain, the first MP to exit the group, who stepped down last week. Both MPs were part of a steering group tasked with organizing the party’s launch, which has now faced significant backlash and infighting. The party aims to unify various left-wing factions but is struggling to maintain cohesion.
In his remarks, Mohamed highlighted the need for unity in the Independent Alliance, which consists of Hussain and other independents, including Shockat Adam and Ayoub Khan. He stated, “The many allegations against us are false. We are being scapegoated and smeared.” Mohamed also referred to co-leader Zarah Sultana’s decision to leave the Independent Alliance on September 18, 2025, signaling a deeper crisis within the party.
The founding conference, set for next week, is intended to galvanize support among voters disenchanted with mainstream political options. However, the recent departures raise concerns about whether Your Party can attract the necessary backing, particularly from working-class and minority communities.
Your Party generated significant attention upon its announcement in July, with hundreds of thousands of individuals signing up and initial polls suggesting it could capture up to 10 percent of the vote share. Yet, public disagreements between co-leaders Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn have overshadowed these aspirations. The rift intensified when Sultana launched a website that reportedly raised £800,000 in a matter of hours, which Corbyn and other independents disavowed, claiming no involvement in the initiative.
Mohamed’s departure reflects the disillusionment within the party’s ranks. He emphasized the importance of a broad coalition to succeed politically, urging the need for diverse representation and an inclusive agenda. However, with co-leaders at odds and a fractious environment, both Mohamed and Hussain seem to doubt the party’s potential to unify different left-leaning demographics.
As Your Party approaches its critical founding conference, the pressure mounts. Observers are now left wondering whether it can overcome its internal turmoil to emerge as a significant political force in the UK. With the Green Party gaining momentum under new leadership and polling closely with Labour, the independent MPs face an uphill battle to rally support and redefine their political identity.
WHAT’S NEXT: The upcoming conference in Liverpool will be pivotal for Your Party’s future. All eyes will be on whether the remaining members can address the growing dissent and lay out a clear vision moving forward. As developments unfold, the implications for the broader left-wing political landscape remain uncertain.
