Labour membership expected to fall below half a million

Party unsure if those leaving are Jeremy Corbyn supporters, who joined just to back him, or opponents of his reignLabour membership is expected to fall below half a million for the first time since its peak under Jeremy Corbyn because about 40,000 people are in arrears.The unusual number of lapsed payments was discussed at a meeting of Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) on Tuesday, as the drop will hit Labour’s budget. Continue reading...