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Keir Starmer's Labor lost nearly 100,000 members last year.

Keir Starmer's Labor Party lost a "worrisome" 100,000 members in 2021, according to the party's latest annual results.

Due to the decline in fee-paying activists, the party's income from party members fell from £19.3 million to £16.1 million in the same year, a decline of more than £3 million.

At the end of 2020, he had 523,332 total members, but by December 2021, he had fallen by more than 91,000 to 432,213.

Private donations also ended the year with a deficit of over £5 million, according to a report issued by the Electoral Commission

Jeremy The left-wing movement group Momentum, founded under Corbyn's leadership, described the numbers as "disturbing." "[13][14][13][14][14][[Labor]] party members [and] caused a financial crisis for the party," he said.

Former Shadow Prime Minister John McDonnell said the drop in membership was a "huge political blow"

John McDonnell told the Mirror that while the "massive wave of resignations" would be an economic blow to Labor, it would also be "a big blow politically, because these people are our electoral asset and give us an edge over the Tories." get votes."

"Here is a message to the Labor leadership about the disillusionment of so many party members and supporters," added Motokage.

In its report Labor described 2021 as a 'difficult and demanding year', with the country adapting to the impact of Covid and the party making 'difficult discussions and decisions'.

"The party's finances remain difficult, putting pressure on revenues given rising costs."

He further added: . “Actions taken by the party to control costs included returning to a more traditional midterm election cycle model after years of holding electoral positions.

54}” - Cost reductions in voluntary retirement plans contributed to the deficit result, necessitating the allocation of cash reserves for funding.

Left Momentum Hilary Shan, co-chair of his group, said: Member and party financial crisis.

"If Starmers want to get unions back on the right track, they should start by properly supporting affiliated unions and striking workers who are fighting to protect their livelihoods".

Workers were asked for comment.

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