Marek alleged this was over his criticisms of its "perceived rightward march",[1] and that he was the victim of a "smear campaign".
It was only when it was clear that the party members in Wrexham wanted someone else that John decided to stand as an independent.
The media portrayed the JMIP as a real threat to Labour in North-East Wales.
It was the only minor party to retain its deposit in the regional lists and its constituency result compared favourably with other left-wing candidates.
[citation needed] During its existence the JMIP forged strong links with the Scottish Socialist Party, and Tommy Sheridan spoke at its Summer Gathering in August 2003.