Jeremy Corbyn's full speech to TUC

Newly elected Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn address the TUC; "The first thing I did on being elected was go and speak at a rally and say refugees are welcome here...they're human beings like you and me".

[@Myles]

"The elites in our society look with contempt on people with brilliance, and ideas, just because they don't speak like them, or look like them. Let's do things differently, and do things together." - I like his thinking! :)

[@EdWood2006]

+Myles Dyer A great quote from a great speech.

[@URBANPERMACULTURE]

+THthefirst His Mum was a teacher and his old man an engineer, hardly the Rothchilds is it?

[@Morglay]

+Myles Dyer "on people with brilliance, and ideas..." yes Corbyn must be a genius, after all, he was a tailor.

[@Morglay]

+Mick Jones Right!

[@baharmazumder91]

He is great human being

[@jacobbnjmn]

I am not a Labour party member, but am so delighted to see a new seam of politics opening up for England.

[@redflag1964]

+Jacob Benjamin Join - www.labour.org.uk/

[@rhiannonhill]

+Jacob Benjamin Join, I have. I've been a Labour supporter all my life but last five years i have voted Green but if Corbyn can promote a valid Green agenda I'm back with Labour.

[@rhiannonhill]

+Jacob Benjamin Yes, it's about the form he wants political decision making to take as much as the policies. This is setting a good example to all parties. He will definitely open up the debate, forcing the media to give coverage to socialist ideas too.

[@manofthetrees9097]

+Matthew Vize : yes I have lots of evidence . History books. Labour always wreck the countries economy. The deluded left think that borrowing money is the answer when somewhere down the line that money needs repaying . That's what the Tories are doing now , clearing up labours mess. This man is a spineless old fool and will be dead before the next election anyway.

[@hydrav]

+Matthew Bull unfortunately no. Conservatives are cleaning up thatchers bankers mess. All labour failed to do was stop the banks in time.

[@PhiI93]

I respect this guy. He has integrity, and doesn't seem afraid of the media backlash he is about to endure. Keep it up.

[@gavin-uk4094]

He doesn't have integrity when lying about the SNP. He's also very slippery & evasive when answering questions. "Straight-talking" he certainly ain't...

[@newbritishprowrestling1111]

+PhiI93 His immigration policies are weak.

[@DavidTraynier]

It wasn't a polished or slick performance. It wasn't carefully stage-managed. It wasn't easily reduced to a 5 second soundbite for the evening news. But it was sincere, dignified, humane, and modest. It was everything that has been almost absent from politics in this country since, arguably, the death of John Smith.

[@wisildur]

Great speech !!!

[@AnnaBellaChannel]

I agree. Things are hotting up now and about time too as it is has been one bland sound bite after another in UK politics for too long.

[@stevendelahunty1925]

Very good speech by Jeremy Corbyn, very natural & oozes sincerity & genuine compassion & belief too... Not a fan of some of Jeremy's ideology... But will say that Jeremy Corbyn could prove to be a handful for David Cameron, time will tell...

[@EdWood2006]

I cannot believe the rubbish I have read in the press (and that includes left leaning press) about this speech. Words such as average, unrehearsed and lukewarm have been bandied about. A Telegraph reporter even quoted a delegate trashing the speech saying it was 'fu*king awful'. He would find the one quote (I think a made up quote) and put it on twitter but ignore the many delegates that were cheering and standing on their feet applauding. Personally I thought this speech was great. His style is a breath of fresh air compared to the robotic, staged and soundbite driven language that comes out of most of the political establishment. Every day I feel more vindicated about voting for this man. He has given me energy and belief in something different than the thin gruel being served up to the British people at the moment that passes for society.

[@gavin-uk4094]

Look at some of the great orators, whether British or from other countries around the world, then look at Corbyn. Even his "allies" admit he's no orator...

[@fbar6387]

+EdWood2006 precisely! we dont need great orators, we need politians who clearly say what they mean and believe it. then we can vote for the one who has the best policies. camoron can give a fairly rousing speech and reel of a few statistics, it really seems like he knows what he's on about. except hes a disgusting human being

[@gavin-uk4094]

Corbyn's massive borrowing and printing money we don't have would lead to massive public spending cuts. It'd make Britain going cap in hand to the IMF under 1970s Labour pale into insignificance. Gordon Brown left Britain with a mountain of debt in 2010. Corbyn's promises depend on money trees we don't have. Not surprised he's already one of Britain's most unpopular leaders. Scots say that Corbyn's Labour will lose even more Scottish Parliament seats in 2016. The SNP says it's tired of Corbyn's lies.

[@EdWood2006]

+Gavin -UK SNP rattled then?

[@gavin-uk4094]

Nope - they're laughing at Corbyn's pathetic lies about the SNP "privatising" services. Voters across Scotland are looking forward to Labour losing a lot more seats in the Scottish Parliament in May 2016.

[@paulskipper6439]

Great inspirational speech, someone who its possible to relate to. I hear all the media pundits being critical and I just switch off because of their agenda to undermine him. They all sound bitter and childish.

[@gavin-uk4094]

It isn't just the media who are critical. The public say he has nothing to say about the biggest issues for THEM: bringing down immigration, welfare benefits and Labour's massive deficit...

[@johnwalsh8016]

Don't underestimate Jeremy Corbyn. he's a mild mannered street fighter as tough as old boots. All this crap about talking to the IRA. they all have. who let them out of prison?

[@jiros00]

+john Walsh FFS he didn't just talk to the IRA. He supported them.

[@johnwalsh8016]

+jiros00 In what way?

[@andromidius]

+jiros00 Citation needed. Though I'll give you a hint: you won't find one. He attended peace talks with them as a member of the UK government, as did many other politicians. Would you call a Police Officer a friend of criminals because they interview them for information? NO!

[@jiros00]

+john Walsh He supported the IRA in their aims.

[@andromidius]

jiros00 Repeating lies don't make them true, you do realise? Again, if you're going to make insane claims then cite your source.

[@nintendy]

He has EVERYTHING; Good policies, great communication, sincerity, honesty, openness, compassion, a great and comforting speaking voice (so many others get on your nerves) oh, and has good-looks too! I think he's GORGEOUS!

[@valicourt]

Can't wait for the debate tomorrow.

[@charles8157]

THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN THE UK

[@robynbone629]

So good to hear the encouragement of Corbyn after the contempt and condemnation of previous years. 20/20 vision!

[@aidencurl]

I would turn gay for this man in a nanosecond.

[@karennovakovic6321]

this man can fight for our basic rights as human beings to live and share equally the wealth. Today the tories voted to take 1000 pounds out of the pockets of the low payed and there moto as been hard work pays.only it will be a lot less. lets get behind this man and fight by his side he carnt do it alone all for one and one for all.

[@michaeltabone7114]

University cleaners tell me (as a graduate), I should get a job as a janitor or a cleaner because the pay is amazing. This is at the University of Glasgow. Not disagreeing with Cobryn, but in Glasgow we are finding its super easy to find a job down South (South of England that is), but we would prefer to find jobs here up north but I know very few people, (2 come to mind right now) in Glasgow who graduated in 2015 are with a job in Glasgow or within commuting distance from Glasgow and I know a lot of people here. Majority of us graduates are still looking for jobs! Something is not right up north and I refuse to believe its the failure of the SNP!

[@peterwakeman9930]

Can we all learn from Greece that each country needs their own laws, own money supply and army otherwise you can not have elections that mean government are elected by the people. Staying in the EU will give banker and big business interests control eg, Greece.

[@MrAnthlowther]

got me at sisters and brothers.....

[@karennovakovic6321]

re-Joined the labour party today only £1.65per month worth more but money tight.But if we all try and contribute we will have stood together to free our country from them mean nasty mps called tories.All for one and one for all.

[@sam7748]

He's the MAN!!!!!!!

[@collectorsville-zq7or]

Blair made all the same promises - and the brought the country to it knees

[@5888max]

Such a wicked man - I just hope that for the good of the Country Mr Cameron can be persuaded to stay on beyond 2020

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

+5888max ha ha ha. Mr. Cameron is a wicked man, not Jeremy Corbyn. Why don't you just get the fuck out of the country. Nobody wants you here anyway!

[@waofy]

+5888max really hope you're trolling...

[@5888max]

waofy The OP wasn't I spiced up my reply to Mr Moron a Little!

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

5888max Darkie? Well quite clearly you are a racist piece of filth as well as a complete and utter dumb low-life.

[@5888max]

no hassle Like anyone Outside the Congo gives a Flying fuck what you might think - so how about you piss off back there ?

[@mc-ec3bu]

2 years ago ? Well we know a lot more about him now (it's not good news corbyn sorry).

[@WetFishDuff]

The coke sniffer and PR man must be getting worried now. Here is a real bloke and hopefully some real opposition.

[@ArcadeCabNBud]

tell you what, me and my family would be better off with jeremy as our prime minister, nice

[@stevie1der4085]

+ArcadeCabNBud Why? Are you a benefit scrounging toilet?

[@Wintersun131]

hero.

[@jagsherdhaliwal3191]

Please tell me for the god sake, what has cameron done since being in power? Please tell me the changes he's made because damn well I can't see them but if I can, it's sure for worse.

[@gavin-uk4094]

Over 2 million new jobs, zero inflation, private sector jobs at over 4% wage rises, paying down Labour's huge deficit, referendums on AV, Falkland Islands and Scottish independence already held, an upcoming one on the EU, more money for genuine Syrian refugees than the rest of the EU put together, and a "foreign aid superpower" - the 2nd biggest provider of foreign aid after the United States, no open door policy for non-EU economic migrants, capping the massive benefits bill to the same level as average earnings, beginning of the Northern Powerhouse, a long-term economic plan. Swing voters see Labour as not addressing their main concerns, and being too much risk to the economy - and vital marginal seats will no more vote for Corbyn in 2020 than they did for Miliband this year...

[@simonjandrell5897]

Comrade

[@splinterbyrd]

He's appeared from nowhere, seems to be eminently reasonable and to have all the answers. I'm reminded of how another apparently reasonable politician appeared in Germany from nowhere in 1933 and looked like he could solve all the country's problems too.

[@DFandV]

+splinterbyrd To suggest that he's even that is disgusting.

[@MisterTDM1]

+splinterbyrd when the crack hits u

[@splinterbyrd]

***** Where's YOUR critical thinking ability - I didn't say I didn't like him did I? As you say, people shouldn't be brainwashed by the media into accepting this man without question.

[@5888max]

+splinterbyrd I think that a little unfair on Hitler to be frank, he prevented hyperinflation until February 1945 by which time a fair amount of the National territory was already under Foreign occupation - this looney if elected would achieve it within in 18 months ( and He seems in favour foreign occupation even prior to his election)

[@5888max]

***** You suggest wrong spaze

[@gregspencer5677]

1970s throwback

[@mohammadiqbal6688]

Come Mai un pagina minori detto tu no capici per Che Io nolosso

[@jiros00]

God that was dull.

[@keithpearsall4675]

+jiros00God you are scared

[@mohammadiqbal6688]

Black life battar Io no bolio MI dispiase

[@stormiestable3]

you are all mad

[@highdefinitionstanleytm9614]

Corbyn for the migrants not the many.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Truly gutted that this political revolution wasn't happening at the last election. 5 years is forever!

[@noelter]

I'm (Voting) Corbyn

[@superrrnova1986]

Ahh Jeremy. Like all politicians, whining about how under strain our housing, hospitals and schools are; yet has no problem with our population rising by a million people every three years from immigration alone. I like this guy as I share many of his viewpoints. But he's a staunch supporter of our relationship with the EU which makes him a no go for me. We can never live in a functioning democracy when our Parliament only has limited powers

[@keithpearsall4675]

+superrrnova1986 rubbish. if you weren't moved by his speech you're as much of a no go as you state

[@FirstCenturyFilm]

+superrrnova1986 The EU though is the only reason workers still have rights in this country. There's also a whole list of other European legislation that protects us from policies that our own governments would have gleefully inflicted on us - stripping us of freedoms, civil liberties and other protections. Be careful what you wish for. The EU is not the bogeyman you think it is.

[@darckofi1]

A million people every three years? Where did you get that figure?

[@johnwalsh8016]

can someone tell me what Blair, mandleson and Brown ever did for ordinary people.

[@Iranian.Shia-kurd]

+john Walsh Sure! Blair, mandleson and Brown killed the people!

[@JeffBend]

+john Walsh national minimum wage act 1998 ?

[@michaelodonoghue4084]

+john Walsh They did do some good things, its disingenuous to say other wise. Minimum wage / tax credits (which im assuming you support!) are an example. The issue is what came with them. de-regulation of the banks, war and subsidies to corporations etc. It's similar to the new min wage of £9 by 2020. most would think this is a good thing, its what surrounds it that is a problem. Little could argue that same sex marriage that was introduced by the coalition is a bad thing... all governments do things we approve. The problem as i see it, is the standards we set for our politicians, it isn't good enough to have a few flagship policies that we agree on. We need real change and lasting solidarity for the people of this country. The media however, will always stop this from happening.

[@rubini46]

Great Speech. Now stop meddling in Palestinian issues because it's outside and beyond your level of expertise.

[@conboy1981]

I hope Mr Corbyn does well, a man with conviction and great integrity.

[@kenanpatlar5731]

Jeremy Corbyn is the right man for the job all those dirty politicians are running scared of him the thing I like about Jeremy Corbyn is that he defends every word he says I see him as the next prime minister of this country

[@johnwalsh8016]

In what way?