Labour Party desperate to lose next election as they ban Palestine supporters and Youth Labour from Conference

This is a disappointing and difficult thread to post, so buckle up!

A few months ago, myself and @lara_eleanor met with David Evans once we were told the party would not be holding a young labour conference this year, despite it being a rulebook requirement.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021

We tried to negotiate, made the case for democratic engagement but were outright refused. I asked David Evans if he would inform young members that this was his call and if he would provide YL with more resources at national conference to make up for it. He agreed to both.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021

Its worth noting here that during all this we have had nothing from Keir Starmer or the leaders office since being elected almost a year ago. No acknowledgement we exist, no reply to emails, nothing.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021

Months ago the entire YL committee submitted our proposals for young labour day at conference, well within the deadline given. Everything we do and all our speakers have to be approved by the party. I have been pushing for an update on this multiple times a week with no joy.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021

So we are now three weeks to conference with the party giving us no information, and just today they have said there is no capacity for due diligence checks until 20th september – these are the necessary checks for every speaker at conference potentially ruling out YL day.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021

The most concrete information I have been given is that anyone from Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be refused as a speaker, as will Jeremy Corbyn. Ive requested this in writing with reasoning. Appalled that PSC who have had a space at conference for years would be silenced.

— Jess Barnard (@JessicaLBarnard) August 31, 2021