Competition to name Corbyn’s new party

The new political party founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Agatha Raisin, sorry Zarah Sultana, remains without a name even after its official launch.

It’s thought the two may ask the public to come up with the name, possibly making it into a competition on BBC children’s programme Blue Peter. Early indications are that Party McPartface will be a popular choice, along with The People’s Front of Islington. However, the people who favour the latter are keen to distance themselves from those who prefer The Islington People’s Front, whom they describe as 'splitters'. 

Another option is Old Labour, reflecting a retreat to pre-1994 values and the age of Jeremy Corbyn (76). Many countries seem to value old leaders, and they seem to work out very well, so why not? And some have suggested the Tooting Freedom Party, a hat-tip to the famous left wing politician John Wolfie Smith. More frivolous suggestions include Nomentum, The Socialist Pensioners’ Party and assorted feeble puns such as Left Field, Left Out, and Leftovers.

Meanwhile, Reform have said it’s ridiculous to found a party and not know what to call it. ‘Obviously, you start with a catchy name, and then hope someone comes up with some policies at some point.’

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