The party has always done much more than stand on a platform in Hyde Park, which, incidentally, is something we rarely do these days.There is nothing to stop branches using the technology which is available; in fact this is now permitted following the adoption on the new Model Branch Standing Orders which permit consultation of members who can’t attend meetings by email, letter or phone.In my opinion, however, there is still no satisfactory alternative to real life, non-virtual, activities. Try running an election campaign without anyone pounding the streets…………..