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UK Socialist Federation Launched, activists decry wasted 800k sign-ups

6/3/2026

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250 members voted via Zoom to launch Socialist Federation in the United Kingdom.
Disillusioned activists claim the party wasted the momentum of 800,000 new sign-ups.
Founders include former Grassroots Left slate member Max Shanly, who is not a party member.
The group announced a national conference on 28 June.
Your Party spokesperson said the organization continues recruiting to build a democratic socialist movement against the Labour government and the far right.

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250 members voted via Zoom to launch Socialist Federation in the United Kingdom.
Disillusioned activists claim the party wasted the momentum of 800,000 new sign-ups.
Founders include former Grassroots Left slate member Max Shanly, who is not a party member.
The group announced a national conference on 28 June.
Your Party spokesperson said the organization continues recruiting to build a democratic socialist movement against the Labour government and the far right.