A new progressive political party spearheaded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana faced turmoil today surrounding the rollout of a membership platform. Within the organization, initially named ‘Your Party’ earlier this year, co-founder Ms. Sultana alleged mistreatment, citing exclusion from official accounts and encountering a “sexist boys’ club” atmosphere.
Former Labour leader Mr. Corbyn advised ‘Your Party’ supporters to halt direct debits, citing an unauthorized email sent out on Thursday. The email prompted recipients to access the newly opened membership portal, offering subscription options at £55 annually, £5 monthly, or a discounted rate of £25 per year.
Despite Ms. Sultana’s promotion of the membership drive on social media, which attracted approximately 20,000 sign-ups, Mr. Corbyn issued a cautionary message regarding the unauthorized email and urged supporters to disregard it. He emphasized forthcoming opportunities for supporters to convert their backing into official membership through yourparty.uk to influence the party’s direction and the nation’s future.
Independent MPs in the Commons, including Shockat Adam, Iqbal Mohamed, Adnan Hussain, and Ayoub Khan, signed a letter supporting the initiative, notably omitting Ms. Sultana’s endorsement. In response, Ms. Sultana expressed being sidelined from official accounts and emphasized the need for transparent governance processes, urging Mr. Corbyn to meet and disclose organizational frameworks to ensure a democratic and socialist party ethos.
Following the email controversy, ‘Your Party’ self-reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office, acknowledging the unauthorized launch of a false membership system and the collection of personal data and payments. Meanwhile, a Labour source commented on the internal strife within the Corbyn-Sultana alliance, anticipating challenges even before the party’s inception.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski, signaling openness to collaboration with the new leftist party, highlighted his commitment to growing the Green Party’s influence for social justice. Despite potential cooperation opportunities, Polanski emphasized his current focus on expanding the Green Party’s membership and influence to drive progressive change.
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