[2] It was launched in August 2023 at a conference in Whitby,[2] and was officially registered with the Electoral Commission on 2 February 2024.

[5] The SJP describes itself as a "democratic socialist and environmentalist party", which believes that "common ownership and the democratic control of services and industry is the foundation for the achievement of a society guaranteeing every citizen’s right to the necessities of health care, housing, education, leisure and personal freedom.

[3] The party has stated its intention to stand candidates along the Yorkshire coast at the next general election to challenge both Labour and the Conservatives.

[5] On 23 March 2024, the party selected Asa Jones as its candidate for Scarborough and Whitby in the 2024 general election.

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