Thread by @swardley

I've just received the email. I've donated money to Labour but never to buy privilege. Early bird access to events? Bi-annual meetings with senior Labour figures for "Gold" members? Exclusive "Gold" member receptions ... this is supposed to be a party for all. Is this a joke? ->

https://twitter.com/Ali_Doolally/status/1337828306843000832

I don't mind donating to the war chest but I've certainly got a huge problem with a party that wants to sell privileges. This is a question of values and behaviours. I can't easily square this, an ethics of choice i.e. the transaction?

So, it now becomes a question of whether on balance does it do more benefit to remain a member or not. On one side, I want to support my local CLP and help them as much as possible. They try, ever so hard, to support the local community ...

... there is a real ethics of care at the local level. But buying privileges, an ethics of choice (you can gain access if you can afford it) at a more regional or national level? I am torn.

However, I still believe in the idea of Labour, I still hold the view that Starmer is steering the right path. The selling of privileges, even for reasons of fundraising, do not sit comfortably with me.