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Labour leadership contest: Jeremy Corbyn says campaign is 'most exciting period' of his life Labour leadership contest: Jeremy Corbyn says campaign is 'most exciting period' of his life
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Jeremy Corbyn has called the Labour leadership campaign the “most exciting period” of his life, as the deadline for voter registration draws near. Jeremy Corbyn has called the Labour leadership campaign the "most exciting period" of his life, as the deadline for voter registration draws near.
Speaking at the launch of his energy manifesto, Mr Corbyn called on his supporters to “harness the excitement and optimism” of his campaign, and consider the party’s failure in May when deciding their vote.Speaking at the launch of his energy manifesto, Mr Corbyn called on his supporters to “harness the excitement and optimism” of his campaign, and consider the party’s failure in May when deciding their vote.
He said: “Think about the role our party can play, have a think about why we didn’t succeed in winning the last general election. I believe fundamentally because we weren’t offering a clear enough economic and social alternative. Whatever happens on September 12 the cork is out the bottle, the candle is burning bright, the ideas are shining and there is a change in the air.”He said: “Think about the role our party can play, have a think about why we didn’t succeed in winning the last general election. I believe fundamentally because we weren’t offering a clear enough economic and social alternative. Whatever happens on September 12 the cork is out the bottle, the candle is burning bright, the ideas are shining and there is a change in the air.”
While Mr Corbyn conceded he didn’t have a large number of rich friends, he reiterated comments in The Independent that rich people would be happier paying more tax, and added “all of us are vulnerable”.While Mr Corbyn conceded he didn’t have a large number of rich friends, he reiterated comments in The Independent that rich people would be happier paying more tax, and added “all of us are vulnerable”.
He said: “I would say to people that are very, very rich, I’m sure you would be happy to contribute a little bit more to ensure fellow citizens live a bit better.He said: “I would say to people that are very, very rich, I’m sure you would be happy to contribute a little bit more to ensure fellow citizens live a bit better.
“All of us could have a car crash, all of us could have a road accident, all of us could suffer mental illness, all of us could suffer grave disability or life threatening conditions. Then we need the health service, then we need social services, then we need emergency services.”“All of us could have a car crash, all of us could have a road accident, all of us could suffer mental illness, all of us could suffer grave disability or life threatening conditions. Then we need the health service, then we need social services, then we need emergency services.”
Speaking at Camley Street Natural Park in central London, Mr Corbyn promised to make “radical” commitments to the energy sector and pledged a “fundamental shift in UK energy thinking”.Speaking at Camley Street Natural Park in central London, Mr Corbyn promised to make “radical” commitments to the energy sector and pledged a “fundamental shift in UK energy thinking”.
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