Workers Party of Britain

The Workers Party of Britain (WPB) is a political party in the United Kingdom, formed in December 2019 and led by George Galloway.

 History 
The Workers Party of Britain was started after the Labour Party's lost the 2019 United Kingdom general election and the resignation of Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Labour Party. It was formed with a commitment to "defend the achievements of the people of Great Britain." 

In March 2021, the party stood its first candidate for elected office, Paul Burrows, in the by-election for Helensburgh and Lomond South ward on Argyll and Bute Council. Burrows came last out of six, gaining 22 votes (0.9%).

In the 2021 United Kingdom local elections, the party stood more than 40 candidates for local elections in England.

In July 2023, former Labour MP Chris Williamson joined.

References

Category:Political parties in the United Kingdom