PoliticsJOE Podcast What's going on at Your Party conference?
Nov 29, 2025
Ava and Laura report live from the Your Party conference amidst chaos following Zarah Sultana's boycott. They dive into factional disputes and the expulsions of members linked to the Socialist Workers Party. The debate over dual party membership heats up, reflecting tensions within the group. Members express a desire for strong working-class policies, prioritizing action over infighting. The hosts highlight the missed opportunity to distinguish themselves from other parties, emphasizing the critical next steps for leadership and unity.
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Factional Tension Dominates Conference
- Your Party conference atmosphere is tense due to visible factionalism and expulsions linked to dual membership disputes.
- Laura Beveridge and Ava-Santina report this infighting is overshadowing policy discussions and shaping delegate sentiment.
Expulsions Over SWP Membership
- Lewis Nielsen posted that he and others linked to the Socialist Workers Party were expelled from conference access.
- Ava-Santina describes Samira Ali being escorted out because her SWP membership made her ineligible to stay.
Past Scandals Shape Membership Debate
- The SWP's past handling of a sexual assault case fuels opposition to their members joining your party.
- Delegates used that history as a substantive reason to argue against allowing dual membership.