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In February 2016, Momentum agreed to set up a paid formal membership structure, which would require that those wanting to join must support the values and aims of the Labour Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://labourlist.org/2016/02/momentum-to-block-supporters-of-rival-parties-from-membership/|title=Momentum to block supporters of rival parties from membership|author=|date=8 February 2016|work=Labour List|accessdate=6 April 2016}}</ref> | In February 2016, Momentum agreed to set up a paid formal membership structure, which would require that those wanting to join must support the values and aims of the Labour Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://labourlist.org/2016/02/momentum-to-block-supporters-of-rival-parties-from-membership/|title=Momentum to block supporters of rival parties from membership|author=|date=8 February 2016|work=Labour List|accessdate=6 April 2016}}</ref> | ||
| − | + | In October 2017, Momentum revealed that it now has 31,000 members - more than [[UKIP]]’s entire party - in 170 local groups across the UK.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley Cowburn |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-labour-leadership-latest-angela-eagle-challenge-twitter-facebook-video-defiant-message-a7119661.html |title=Labour leader issues defiant message as pro-Corbyn organisation doubles its membership in a week |publisher=The Independent |date=2016-07-04 |accessdate=2016-08-02}}</ref><ref>''[http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/momentum-founder-jon-lansman-set-for-seat-on-labours-ruling-nec-insiders-claim_uk_59dbdb6be4b00377980b1422 "Momentum Founder Jon Lansman ‘Set To Run’ For Seat On Labour’s National Executive Committee"]''</ref> | |
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Momentum is a political grassroots movement which is supportive of Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party.[1][2]
It was founded on 8 October 2015 by Jon Lansman, four weeks after Corbyn's successful campaign for the Labour Party leadership.[3][4][5]
In February 2016, Momentum agreed to set up a paid formal membership structure, which would require that those wanting to join must support the values and aims of the Labour Party.[6]
In October 2017, Momentum revealed that it now has 31,000 members - more than UKIP’s entire party - in 170 local groups across the UK.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Norman Smith (24 October 2015). "What is Momentum, and why is it worrying Labour MPs?". BBC News.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
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{{URL|example.com|optional display text}} - ↑ Patrick Wintour (8 October 2015). "Jeremy Corbyn leadership campaign gives rise to new social movement". The Guardian.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ Stephen Bush (23 October 2015). "Labour MPs are worried about Momentum. Should they be?". New Statesman.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "In the shadows for 35 years, the activist now gaining momentum"
- ↑ "Momentum to block supporters of rival parties from membership". Labour List. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ Ashley Cowburn (2016-07-04). "Labour leader issues defiant message as pro-Corbyn organisation doubles its membership in a week". The Independent. Retrieved 2016-08-02.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Momentum Founder Jon Lansman ‘Set To Run’ For Seat On Labour’s National Executive Committee"
