Now ‘Corbynmania’ has since died down and it is reported subscriptions to the party have fallen to 385,000, three labour sources told the Sunday Times. Many say Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party's position on Brexit is still unclear with some Labour MPs supporting a so-called ‘peoples vote’ whilst others support a ‘softer’ Brexit by staying in the customs union. Meanwhile it is said the majority of Labour membership would support a second referendum, key party donors including Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite is opposed to the idea.
A poll into the attitudes in various parties led by Professor Tim Bale of Queen Mary, University of London, found that only 18 percent opposed Labour campaigning for a second referendum, while 88 percent would opt for remain if such a vote were held.
A Labour insider told The Sunday Times: "There have already been some recriminations about the amount spent on last summer's botched music festival Labour Live.
"Although there is always some dropoff in membership after big events like general elections, or a leadership contest, this is more than you would ordinarily expect and has led many of us to think it's linked to Jeremy's unpopular stance on Brexit."
Following the Prime Ministers humiliating defeat on her Brexit deal by a record 230 votes on January 15, has meant the Labour party has a significant role in making amendments on the future Brexit deal.
Jeremy Corbyn is under pressure over his stance on Brexit (Image: GETTY)
However so far Mr Corbyn has snubbed any meetings with Number 10 until a no deal Brexit is ruled out, a
