Stark number of people have left Labour party

WorldPolitics
21 Aug 2025 • 8:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Labour's membership has significantly declined, falling to 333,235 at the end of last year from a 2019 peak of 532,046, with 37,215 members leaving in 2024.
  • This downturn means over a third of Labour members have left since 2019, attributed partly to criticism over the party's positions on issues such as Gaza, welfare, and trans rights.
  • Despite the losses, Labour remains the UK's largest party by membership, though Nigel Farage's Reform claims 234,460 supporters and a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn has over 800,000 registered.
  • Financial reports show Labour recorded a £3.8 million loss and the Conservatives a £1.9 million loss, while the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK, and Greens all reported surpluses.
  • Labour faced scrutiny for the late submission of its financial accounts to the Electoral Commission, which is now reviewing the party's failure to meet the deadline.

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