Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. However, this year, despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership chose a different candidate, Corbyn announced he would stand as an independent. He was consequently expelled as a party member. Defying all the odds Corbyn managed to keep his seat, winning almost 50% of the vote. He sat down with Aaron Bastani to discuss that achievement, Labour’s performance more generally, the success of other independents elsewhere – and what the future holds for party politics in the UK. Are we moving towards a different kind of politics? One rooted in community, local networks and public service? 00:00 Intro 01:44 Election Campaign 15:13 Immigration 20:26 The problem With 2024’s Vote Share 31:40 Foreign Policy 41:37 What Does the Left do Now?

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