The party’s strict democratic centralism forbade them to communicate their concerns about the direction the party was taking except through the district and central congresses. The Bexley branch in particular submitted amendments on Rule 2(b) to these bodies, without success.
Due to the party's rigid democratic centralism, members were forbidden to voice their opinions on the party's direction.  The Bexley branch attempted to raise concerns by submitting amendments to Rule 2(b) through district and central congresses, but these efforts were unsuccessful.