Labour Party Donors Offered Chance to Mingle with Top Figures for £50,000 Exclusive Access at Labour Conference Party donors were given the opportunity to mingle with Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner at the Labour conference in exchange for a hefty sum of £50,000. Business leaders were promised the chance to take photos with top figures and were even assigned a staff member to facilitate important introductions. Controversial Sponsorship Packages Potential donors were required to sponsor official drinks parties with sponsorship packages ranging from £30,000 to £50,000. The former Labour director, now turned lobbyist, Liam Didsbury, was behind the initiative and contacted various businesses to secure funding for the conference events. Backlash and Disavowal Last week, it was revealed that Mr. Didsbury had also offered access to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds at a breakfast event for a significant financial contribution. This move was criticized by former party leader Ed Miliband, who cautioned against such practices. Labour attempted to distance themselves from Mr. Didsbury's actions, stating that the email was not authorized and was not acted upon. Internal Criticism and Political Turmoil The fallout from Sue Gray's departure as the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff continues, with reports suggesting she clashed with Sir Keir's political team. Insiders have described a period of "three lost months of change" and accused Gray of hindering progress. Despite the internal strife, Sir Keir Starmer has expressed confidence in the party's ability to bring about positive change.[TAG1]