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Sorry for being lack of news, but here's a recap of the conference. Big votes at the end, some drama about expulsions.

Reminder voting for constitution and standing orders closes 20:00 tonight.

I have just received an email which notifies of the official opening of your party. It comes with a new YouTube channel and video with Jeremy Corbyn which appears to confirm everyone is on the same page again.

Introduction Video | Jeremy Corbyn

He clarifies "Our role is not to control [the party]", saying that after the first conference they will rightfully hand over control to the elected leaders.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/36715191

Her post indicates that her and JC are in touch and working together to continue the roadmap as published.

IE the conference etc is still planned for November.

Zarah Sultana posted on twitter showing support for the people led movement. It's unclear how this will progress, but it's good to see consolidation instead of fragmentation.

If you're interested in the open letter, it's available here: https://www.ourparty.org.uk/#openletter

According to this report there is another movement growing, seeking to take over leadership of your party from the MP's. The general gist is that they believe that a true grassroots movement should be community organised, not headed by powerful leaders.

I am dubious of the wisdom in this move, because it seems that it may disperse the swell of power building behind the party by tying it up in further committees, votes, and assignment of duty that has already been delaying the establishment. But I guess when the chaos struck, everyone saw it as an opportunity to reform the party in their own image, and maybe it truly will be the path to a class led movement.

What do you think?

This is no more then an opinion. But I would be interested in others view of it.

If we believe ZS and her supporters internal to the process.

What is happening to YP is very similar to tumers from when JC was leading labour. We saw evidence of internal attacks from the right in 2019. But tumers of his supporters infighting and trying to take control were common before then.

I think I and many members from that time put them down to the right string trouble. But I'm now starting to wonder.

Corbyn made a effort to move labour more democratic and membership led right from the start. Continuing from eds reduction in union power.

Given ZS claims and other insiders reports to the guardian etc.

Is it likely that the right had help from left PLP under labour. And those same MPs and union leaders are using their history with Corbyn to embed control early into the YP set up.

Added to multiple comments we have seen throughout YP communities on social media. Indicating distrust in the whole idea of a membership lead control.

Is the idea something the left is willing to fight for.

This is very much interpreted from multiple emails and news articles.

So is opinion. But as I shared the membership portal. And it has been accused of being fake, I should share my opinion.

Supporters have received an email from YourParty.Uk saying the membership site was not official.

But another email from Zahah Sultana suggest she sent the email and set up the site I shared. News articles agree that she is indeed suggesting other MPs are trying to freeze her out of the process. I have emailed her directly for confirmation. But expect a delay to answers.

The claim seems to be that the roadmap emails were sent without her (or by some interpretations). Jeremys approval. Dispite this being a requirement of the initial founding in July.

She seems to indicate other independent MPs are trying to freeze her out of the process. And she set up the membership site to support the roadmap. While ensuring members were involved in the process.

My opinion is nothing more then that. So you guys will need to decide for yourselfs. But I am of the opinion the membership we signed up to are in her control. Rather then a random stranger. And will wait to see if other evidence supports her claims that independent MPs that have claimed to support the party are potentially causing trouble before members can prevent it.

[Edit just to add that you should individually do your research, this was posted early to warn people. It may/may-not be misleading]

Straight from an email from Your Party via their usual channel

"This morning, an unauthorised email was sent to all yourparty.uk supporters with details of a supposed membership portal hosted in a new domain name. Legal advice is being taken. That email should be ignored by all supporters. If any direct debits have been set up, they should be immediately cancelled. "

I believe this relates to the URL https://www.yourparty-membership.uk/

Please note yourparty.uk does not currently contain a link to the above domain.

link https://www.yourparty-membership.uk/

From membership site.

Membership now open!

Today is the day. Our membership portal is now open.

For too long, Britain’s politics has been run in the interests of the rich and powerful. From Ayr to Aberystwyth, our new party is about changing that - taking power back for working people, communities and future generations.

Joining isn’t just about signing up. It means taking part in a founding process that is genuinely democratic and member-led.

This is your chance to help build something new. A party that belongs to its members, not the establishment.

Solidarity

Your party just sent out an email updating everyone yesterday, the main points are below.

Timeline at a glance:

• September: Membership opens, first draft documents published and regional assemblies start.
• October: Assemblies continue, draft documents revised, online vote on party name.
• November: Delegates selected, amendments submitted, founding conference takes place.

Sign up to become a facilitator organising and running regional assemblies here.

Talks about rallying the left against Nigel Farage and coalition building without compromising on values.

The activist group rs21 is running a couple events discussing the direction of the party in London (14/09) and Manchester (27/09) this month. Might be a good way to get to know your local Your Party members!

For those who aren't familiar with rs21 they describe themselves as:

Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century (rs21) is an ecosocialist, feminist, anti-racist and anti-imperialist organisation based in Britain.

See the full info here:

Events | rs21

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35675441

📣📣 Extra venue secured for Your Party South London! 📣 📣

https://bit.ly/Overspill

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/50941322

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/52505884

The Labour Party could have made the case for a humane immigration system that treats refugees with dignity. Instead it has fanned the flames of racism and emboldened the far right.

For anyone joining Your Party or interested in the ideals etc.

Gary's Economics is a very good channel to watch. The guy really knows his stuff.

He is doing a good job of pushing the data and obvious risk of economic inequality on social media.

This link is not the best first one, I'd recommend spending time watching his understanding wealth series. He dose a very good job of pointing out why the current inequality happened etc.

LINK BELOW.

https://youtu.be/bReS9FLpgT4

But this video cross posted is a good indication of the work ahead for YourParty before the next election. it is going to take time and funding to form a good wealth tax policy. And the Party should start soon after the 1st conference.

I don't know if there is an official campaign as the title says, but exciting stuff!

As you are new to this. Thought more experienced may want a place to offer friendly advice.

First it is common to post rules for communities in the side bar. Normally just behaivior type things. Look at a few other communities on political parties and use what you feel in appropriate.

As the community grows. You may want to find folks you trust and ask them to help mod the group. This is mainly folks with the authority to delete posts that break said rules. Multiple people help limit the time offensive nsfw or outright advertising like posts (assuming they are rules you want. NSFW is required by feddit.uk as are a few others.) are up and causing issues.

Feddit UK really is a fairly good space people wise, but Any political forum attracts fecal exit points.

Others may have more ideas.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/35279878

Ok I'll create the first thread. As name is important here is a chance to chat about ideas.

I like "Your Left"

It both forces future MPs and party leaders workers etc to remember it is the members party. Rather then MPs ala PLP. While also ensuring a left of centre bias to the parties idealism.

Labour very much from recent history lost / threw away membership control. This will act as a long term reminder.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.4d2.org/post/1627356

Saw this shared on the reddit group, it is an online poll where you can contribute and vote on name suggestions anonymously. Good way to get ideas for names if you haven't submitted one yet.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.4d2.org/post/1627243

I made a group on SimpleX. In case you aren't aware SimpleX is one of the the most secure messaging platforms because it takes the secure encryption of Signal, but removes the requirement for identification. This improves the repudiation ability, and because of its federated design it is extremely hard to suppress. Although I guess on lemmy I'm preaching to the choir. As a digital privacy nerd I figured it would be important for the new party to have a secure place to chat that isn't at the whims of Meta.

Group Join Link

As usual, this is unofficial and I am very new to political organising, so happy to take suggestions. Just wanted to contribute the way I know how :)

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