Your Party’s founding conference was meant to be the moment a brand new political movement announced itself with confidence. Instead, the weekend was messy, emotional and often tense. But despite the arguments and the walkouts and the public disagreements, delegates did pass a series of motions that now shape the party’s identity. These decisions are the foundation on which the movement will try to build. 

Here is the full picture of what was actually agreed.

The party name will stay as “Your Party”

Delegates were asked to decide whether the temporary name should become permanent. After a long debate the membership voted to keep “Your Party” as the official title. Only about a third of the room backed it, which shows how divided people still are over the party’s public image. Even so, the vote settles the issue for now and gives the organisation a fixed identity to work with.

Your Party will be run by a collective leadership

One of the most heated arguments of the weekend centred on leadership. Should the party be led by a single figure or by a shared team. In the end the conference voted for collective leadership. It passed by a very small margin and immediately highlighted the existing tensions between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, who supported opposing approaches. The decision signals a desire to avoid personality politics, although whether this model works in practice is something the party will have to discover.

Members are allowed to be part of other political parties

Delegates voted in favour of a motion that permits dual membership. This means a person can join Your Party while remaining a member of another political party. Supporters of this rule say it makes the movement more open and welcoming. Critics worry it may create confusion when elections come around. Regardless of those concerns the motion passed and sets Your Party apart from almost every other party in the country.

The conference endorsed a broad socialist vision

Members backed a motion that laid out a general political direction for the party. It emphasised a commitment to socialist principles, working class organisation, community rooted activism and inclusive politics. The motion highlighted solidarity with migrants, LGBTQ people, workers and all marginalised groups and it pushed for a party built from the ground up through ordinary members rather than top down control.

The party rejected a culture of expulsions

Another motion focused on the internal culture of the movement. Delegates supported a call for fair disciplinary procedures and an end to what many described as political “witch hunts”. Members wanted reassurance that people would not be removed because of factional disputes or because of their involvement in other left wing organisations. This motion passed quite clearly, although its timing felt uncomfortable given that expulsions had already taken place earlier in the conference.

A democratic constitution was approved

Your Party now has an official constitution. Delegates passed a motion putting in place clear rules about how branches operate, how members vote, how decisions are made and how national committees are held accountable. It is the first time the party has had a formal internal structure and it marks a shift from being a loose movement to becoming an organised political party.

Transparency rules were adopted

Members backed a motion to improve transparency inside the party. This included commitments to publish financial information, share minutes of national meetings and give members clear access to internal decision making procedures. The idea is to build trust and avoid the sense of secrecy that has damaged other movements in the past.

The party will prioritise building strong local branches

Delegates voted to focus on strengthening organising at a local level. This motion called for community based activism, constituency branches in every area and campaigns that reflect local issues such as housing, health services and the cost of living. It signals that the party wants to grow through real world involvement rather than relying only on national messaging.

Policy will be developed through member assemblies over the next year

The party does not yet have a full manifesto and delegates recognised that rushing one would be a mistake. A motion passed to create a year long process of policy assemblies where members can propose and debate ideas. The final platform will be produced after consultation and will be fully costed before the next general election.

A disciplinary and conduct committee will now exist

Members approved the establishment of an independent committee that will handle complaints, enforce the code of conduct and protect members from harassment or discrimination. This is part of the party’s attempt to present itself as a safe and democratic space, especially after a turbulent start.

Your Party committed itself to strong partnerships with trade unions

Delegates supported a motion to deepen relationships with trade unions and workplace organisers. The party sees itself as a vehicle for labour rights and workplace justice and this motion formalises that ambition.

The party set out social and environmental justice as core priorities

Although not a full policy platform, the conference approved a motion confirming the party’s commitment to climate justice, public ownership, redistribution of wealth and protections for minority communities. It gives a sense of direction while the detailed manifesto is still being developed.

What this all tells us

The conference delivered a clear message about the kind of party Your Party wants to be. It wants to be democratic, open, rooted in grassroots activism and firmly socialist. It wants to be different from the parties its members feel have let them down. It also revealed a movement that is still fragile. Many of the votes were close. The disagreements between leading figures were public and uncomfortable. The energy in the hall was passionate but also unsettled.

Still, the motions that passed give the party a functioning structure and a political character. It now has a name, a leadership model, a constitution, membership rules and an agreed direction of travel. The real challenge begins with turning these ideas into a united political force.