In a recent social media post that has since been deleted, the head of operations for the left-wing British Labour Party announced plans to send 'nearly 100' current and former party staffers to assist Vice President Kamala Harris in the final stages of the election campaign.
The Labour Party leader, Sofia Patel, used LinkedIn to seek volunteers to campaign for Harris in North Carolina, a key battleground state. Patel mentioned that she had already arranged for staff to campaign in Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with a few spots remaining for North Carolina.
Patel assured interested individuals that housing arrangements would be taken care of and provided an email address for those willing to participate.
Despite the efforts, there is no evidence of coordination between the Labour Party and the Harris campaign. Both parties have not responded to requests for comment on the matter.
Following the news, critics raised concerns about potential foreign election interference. Some politicians, including Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Claudia Tenney, criticized the move as inappropriate.
Rep. Mike Collins called for an investigation into the matter, alleging election interference by foreign nationals. However, additional context suggests that while foreign individuals cannot make financial contributions, they can participate in campaign activities as volunteers.
American journalist Isaac Saul and X's 'Community Notes' feature clarified that the Labour Party's actions are not illegal as long as volunteers are not compensated for their efforts.
Despite the controversy, the Labour Party's initiative to support the Harris campaign continues, with the aim of contributing to the election efforts in key battleground states.
