The Labour Party’s Membership Is in Revolt Against Keir Starmer

All across Britain last night, local Labour Parties passed motions opposing Keir Starmer's decision to deny Jeremy Corbyn the Labour whip — the broadest rebellion against Starmer's leadership to date. A civil war within Labour is escalating.

Keir Starmer at Westminster Cathedral Hall on January 31, 2020 in London, England. (Hollie Adams / Getty Images)


Last night, the grassroots campaign to reinstate Jeremy Corbyn’s whip reached fever pitch as Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) across Britain passed motions of support, in many cases in defiance of threats from party officials.

Liverpool Walton, the constituency with the highest Labour vote in the country, was the first to announce its results — an overwhelming majority in favor with only a single vote against. They were swiftly followed by Camberwell and Peckham CLP in London, where the chair and secretary had been subject to warnings by region over debating the motion.

As the night continued, votes rolled in from across the country: Edinburgh Central in Scotland; London constituencies Kingston and Surbiton, Dulwich and West Norwood, and Brent Central; Rushcliffe outside Nottingham; Penrith and the Border, Bristol South, Newcastle Central, and Bolton North East.

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