Jeremy Corbyn announces launch of Peace and Justice Project

Jeremy Corbyn has announced plans for a new organisation to support social justice, peace and human rights in the UK and around the world.

The former Labour leader said his Peace and Justice Project will “bring people together” to create “a future that works for the many, not the few”.

Mr Corbyn, now sitting as an independent MP following the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report into anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, will launch the initiative next month.

In an announcement video, Mr Corbyn blasted the Government’s “mishandling” of the coronavirus pandemic.

The project will aim to bring people together to support social and environmental justice, peace and internationalism and will focus on combating poverty, inequality and unaccountable corporate power, the Islington North MP said.

Sir Keir Starmer’s predecessor added that the Peace and Justice Project will promote peace, global co-operation, climate justice, self-determination, democracy and human rights by working with social movements and trade unions and building networks for progressive change,

The project will commence on January 17 2021 following an online event which will feature panellists including Labour peer Christine Blower, Unite union general secretary Len McCluskey and Labour MP Zarah Sultana.

In the launch video Mr Corbyn said: "The coronavirus pandemic has exposed and deepened the scale of injustice and inequality in our society. Its mishandling and devastating human consequences have shown the inability of our privatised, hollowed-out systems to meet the of challenges of our times." 

Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Corbyn said: “The aim of the Peace and Justice Project will be to bring people together, for social justice, peace and human rights, in Britain and across the world.

“It’s there to create space, hope and opportunity for those campaigning for social justice and a future that works for the many, not the few.

“We will work with unions and social movements to build a network of campaigners, grassroots activists, thinkers and leaders, to share experiences and generate ideas about solutions to our common problems.