Why has Labour lost so many members?
The IndependentLabour has suffered a significant dip in its membership – in a short period of time. According to figures released to the party’s powerful ruling body, the National Executive Committee, membership numbers have fallen by 23,000 members, even as the party continues to trounce the Tories in the opinion polls and a survey suggests the next election will deliver a Labour landslide. Labour insiders believe the drop is primarily fuelled by anger over the Middle East and Sir Keir Starmer‘s initial refusal to call for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict. Since the war started in October the party has also lost at least 70 councillors who resigned in protest over Labour’s stance on Gaza. They point to the party’s decision to call last month for “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire” as a turning point.
History of this topic
Labour members under Corbyn preferred ‘party of protest’, shadow minister says
The Independent
Four in five Labour members back Keir Starmer’s leadership amidst councillor turmoil
The Independent
How Starmer conquered the Labour Left
The TelegraphLabour Party leader Keir Starmer makes his pitch to UK voters with a speech vowing national renewal
Associated Press
Labour Left-wingers blame Starmer for party exodus
The Telegraph
Labour membership 'surges by 100,000 as moderates flood the party'
Daily Mail
Labour Party: Eighth MP resigns as Corbyn and allies remain defiant
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