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Jeremy Corbyn: an honest politician who cares for the 99%
Corbyn is a true socialist, and a strong anti-poverty advocate. His words about Greece apply to Britain as well
He is and has always been against:
- NHS privatisation
- lighter banking regulation,
- the Iraq war
- introducing tuition fees in England,
- academies
- private finance initiatives
- Gaza–Israel conflict
- corporate tax loopholes
He is and has been for:
- the release of the Guildford Four
- the release of Nelson Mandela
- the release of Birmingham Six
- renationalisation of railways
- a higher minimum wage
- a higher rate of tax for the wealthiest
- an increased corporate tax rate to fund public services
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign
- the rights of the forcibly-removed Chagossians to return to their territory
He has the spirit of the postwar Labour government and, after speaking about his own beliefs, records their achievements on television, here:
At hustings up and down the country Jeremy Corbyn is being cheered on. See a brief clip on education from the contenders’ evening in Birmingham. It was interesting to see Andy Burnham applauding Corbyn whilst the other contenders looked askance. According to the Telegraph, the MP for Islington North ‘wows’ audience .
Readers who feel so moved may donate to his campaign costs and wish him well on September 12:
https://jeremyforlabour.nationbuilder.com/donate