Labour has lost its first councillor to the new left-wing party recently launched by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Grace Lewis, a 22-year-old councillor from Coventry, announced her defection, criticizing Labour's policies on welfare, benefit caps, and its stance on international issues such as the conflict in Gaza. Lewis, known for her vocal support of the Palestinian cause, will now serve as an independent while aligning herself with Corbyn and Sultana's movement, which has already attracted hundreds of thousands of supporters. The new party, which is yet to confirm its official name, plans to hold its inaugural conference before the end of 2025, aiming to position itself as a force for social justice and an alternative to Labour's current direction.