This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-speech-national-policy-forum-fake-anti-elitism-rich-white-men-donald-trump-nigel-a7426346.html
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Jeremy Corbyn attacks 'fake anti-elitism' of 'rich white men' Donald Trump and Nigel Farage | Jeremy Corbyn attacks 'fake anti-elitism' of 'rich white men' Donald Trump and Nigel Farage |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Labour must provide a genuine alternative to the “fake anti-elitism” of “rich white men”, Jeremy Corbyn will say in a speech on Saturday. | Labour must provide a genuine alternative to the “fake anti-elitism” of “rich white men”, Jeremy Corbyn will say in a speech on Saturday. |
The Labour leader will hit out at Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, arguing that despite posing as anti-establishment figures they would do nothing to help people looking for “real control”. | The Labour leader will hit out at Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, arguing that despite posing as anti-establishment figures they would do nothing to help people looking for “real control”. |
In pre-released extracts of the speech, to be given to Labour’s national policy forum in Loughborough, Mr Corbyn listed policies he said would make a genuine difference. | In pre-released extracts of the speech, to be given to Labour’s national policy forum in Loughborough, Mr Corbyn listed policies he said would make a genuine difference. |
He will reiterate his call for full employment, a homes guarantee, and a National Education Service modelled on the NHS. | He will reiterate his call for full employment, a homes guarantee, and a National Education Service modelled on the NHS. |
“Political upheaval is becoming the norm. People know there can be no more business as usual, but the question is what will replace it,” Mr Corbyn will tell his audience. | “Political upheaval is becoming the norm. People know there can be no more business as usual, but the question is what will replace it,” Mr Corbyn will tell his audience. |
“Voting for the status quo is not attractive to people because they know the status quo is failing them. | “Voting for the status quo is not attractive to people because they know the status quo is failing them. |
“The fake anti-elitism of rich white men like Nigel Farage and Donald Trump is farcical at one level, but in reality it’s no joke. | |
“So it is down to Labour to restore hope – and give people the chance to take back real control. | |
“The Tories under Theresa May are taking Britain backwards and failing to meet people’s needs and aspirations. | |
“Under my leadership, Labour is setting a real alternative for Britain. Labour will be ready whenever the general election is called. | “Under my leadership, Labour is setting a real alternative for Britain. Labour will be ready whenever the general election is called. |
“That is the shape of the transformation Labour is committed to for Britain.” | “That is the shape of the transformation Labour is committed to for Britain.” |
Mr Corbyn’s offer to voters comes just a week after Mr Trump stormed the US election, winning the electoral college to become president, though losing the popular vote. | Mr Corbyn’s offer to voters comes just a week after Mr Trump stormed the US election, winning the electoral college to become president, though losing the popular vote. |
Both Mr Farage and Mr Trump have appeared to try and link the US election result with the Brexit vote, arguing that they are both anti-establishment causes. | Both Mr Farage and Mr Trump have appeared to try and link the US election result with the Brexit vote, arguing that they are both anti-establishment causes. |
Mr Corbyn’s shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry said last weekend that there were “some similarities” between Mr Corbyn’s upset election to the Labour leadership last year and Mr Trump’s victory. |
Previous version
1
Next version