Overview

• Jeremy Corbyn told supporters an unauthorised email promoted a new membership portal and urged anyone who paid to cancel direct debits as legal advice is sought.
• Zarah Sultana said she launched the portal after being sidelined, admitted bypassing agreed dual sign-off, accused a “sexist boys’ club” and claimed 20,000 paid sign-ups.
• Your Party said the data controller has reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office and described the portal as a false system that collected data and payments.
• Reporting described confusion over authorisation, with insiders saying the email used the same mailing and payment systems and bank account as previous communications.
• A source says diplomatic efforts are under way to resolve the dispute, as supporter cancellations and public infighting threaten plans for an autumn founding conference.