Labour's membership fell to 370,450, dramatically down from a peak of 532,046. This decline raises concerns about the party's engagement and political relevance leading up to an election.
Momentum criticized Labour's leadership for its rejection of popular policies, stating that this has weakened the left and undermined the party's necessary active membership for relevance in politics.
Despite the decline in membership, Labour ended 2023 with a smaller deficit of 851,000, largely due to higher-value donations and increased attendance at their annual conference.
The Liberal Democrats saw a drop of about 11,000 members, yet claimed a rise in new members following gains in the recent general election, indicating a possible recovery.
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