Left-wing activist and author Owen Jones quit Labour, criticizing its direction under Keir Starmer and support for Tory policies, and launched a crowdfunding campaign for alternative candidates.

Owen Jones, a left-wing activist and author, has quit the Labour party in protest, criticizing its direction under Keir Starmer and its support for Tory policies. He announced his departure on social media, urging his supporters to back Green or Independent candidates, or Labour candidates who still support policies that align with his values. Jones has launched a crowdfunding campaign, wedeservebetter.uk, to raise funds for these alternative candidates.

March 21, 2024
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