Stuff, The proof of the pudding will be how many new full members renew their membership without a leadership election in the offing (although the way things are going, I wouldn't rule that out). There must have been plenty of current and ex service personnel who considered that a bit of sabotage was worth a quid:
Membership rates explained | The Labour Party
Membership rates explained
The Labour Party is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation and as such relies on membership fees and donations in order to maintain a solid financial base from which to campaign. To ensure this continues, our membership rates are linked to the rate of inflation and are subject to increases on 1 January every year.
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- £1 14-19/Student Available to joiners under 20 or in full-time education.
- £12 Young Persons Rate annually (£1 per month) who are aged 20-27.
- £1 Serving or Former Member of the British Armed Forces Rate Introductory first year offer.
- £15 Local Join Rate A special introductory rate available to members recruited locally (£1.25 per month).
- £46.50 Standard rate (£3.88 per month)
- £23.50 Reduced rate Available to joiners who are currently out of work, work fewer than 16 hours per week, who are also members of an affiliated Trade Union or are on a low income (£1.96 per month)