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Lib Dem's wondering where their members went

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mumsandaunties · 08/01/2024 19:35

I just got this email from the membership officer of our local Lib Dem party.

I’ve been looking at our membership data for the last 4 year, and I’ve noticed a steady decline in our membership, and I understand that you were all once members during that time, but have since lapsed, or resigned.

You will all have different, perfectly good reasons for lapsing your memberships, but I’ve been asked by the Exec committee to understand what the main reasons are.

Hmm...what could it be causing people to leave? It's a head scratcher for sure.

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literalviolence · 08/01/2024 21:53

mumsandaunties · 08/01/2024 19:55

Freeform response.

I also told them why I'd left at the time and got a patronising email from "Daniel" telling me that "The Liberal Democrats firmly believe that trans rights are human rights; that non-binary people are non-binary; trans men are men, and trans women are women."

So they're not interested in changing to be a palatable party? Why bother seeking feedback if they don't respect it?

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 08/01/2024 21:51

I wonder who they'll send their "where did our votes go?" emails to?

Baldieheid · 08/01/2024 21:19

I'd send their last "twaw" reply back to them and say "this bullshit is why we've left and why we won't be back".

Consequences, innit.

Chewbecca · 08/01/2024 20:42

I was once a big fan of the Lib Dems but would never vote for them now because of their lack of consideration and prioritisation of women’s rights.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 08/01/2024 20:38

I stopped being a LibDem voter when they formed a coalition with the Conservative Party. I was not and am still not willing to be in any way aligned to that party.

LadyBird1973 · 08/01/2024 20:23

Maybe when you tell them, you can preempt their snotty twaw reply and let them know that this shit is precisely why their membership is declining!

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SanFranBear · 08/01/2024 19:59

I also told them why I left at the time... same response as PPs. I was actually hoping for better as I was a life long Lib Dem voter, supporter and member! But they made it clear I wasn't welcome 🤷‍♀️

Winnading · 08/01/2024 19:56

mumsandaunties · 08/01/2024 19:55

Freeform response.

I also told them why I'd left at the time and got a patronising email from "Daniel" telling me that "The Liberal Democrats firmly believe that trans rights are human rights; that non-binary people are non-binary; trans men are men, and trans women are women."

Well you tried. Cant make them take any notice.

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mumsandaunties · 08/01/2024 19:55

Freeform response.

I also told them why I'd left at the time and got a patronising email from "Daniel" telling me that "The Liberal Democrats firmly believe that trans rights are human rights; that non-binary people are non-binary; trans men are men, and trans women are women."

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Crouton19 · 08/01/2024 19:42

I told them why I left and got some patronising response back. I also spotted early on that their definition of transphobia did not comply with the law (and said so) and that has since been confirmed by at least 2 barristers.

Mumoftwo1312 · 08/01/2024 19:38

Are they giving you a survey to fill in? Or just reply by email, free form? I'm just curious

terffert · 08/01/2024 19:38

Are you going to tell them? There are other parties that could stand to ask the same q!

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