The Corbyn factor: on the campaign trail with Labour's leader | General election 2017

The Guardian’s political editor, Anushka Asthana, follows the Labour leader across the country as he speaks out about his radical manifesto, which has lifted his party’s position in the polls.
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But what drives him? Can we define Corbynism? We hear from Corbyn himself, as well as his supporters and critics.
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[@TigerMeadows]

Corbyn is the Michael Jordan of UK politics.

[@Yourismouter]

I'd say he's more of the Brian Clough of UK politics, you can't beat this man down hehe!: )

[@matthewking5612]

He's the Neil Kinnock of the 2020's. Berk

[@codswallop3811]

This journalist stands at the exit whilst people rush past them to get to their waiting vehicles and frames it as politicians not wanting to talk, its this kind of disingenuous, lying news coverage that gets the guardian its bad name.

[@kelvindaleart9468]

Yes that looked like a complete set up for her camera didn't it.

[@conorloughran2515]

I wouldn't give anyone in the corporate media the time of day either!

[@jibsmokestack1]

This journalist has been one of the main Corbyn detractors at the Gurdian. Can't stand her!

[@AppelleDesign]

It shines through in this video - trying to catch Labour MPs on the way out of a building then slating them by saying they don't have time for reporters? Completely shamefull

[@infrasleep]

Journalists are MEANT to question all politicians . All your infantile comment says is that you are a narrow minded bigot who is terrified of being caught out-as Corbyn was.

[@sibhoshe611]

I screamed when he yelled "which idiot!!!" 😂

[@cocabiss]

the fact that JC has been condemned in the media and by his own party should tell you he's the right person to vote for down with the establishment

[@geoffreygubbins5090]

MAKE JUNE THE END OF MAY

[@elliotsodergren2270]

Geoffrey Gubbins Well 2 years later, yes June was the end of May

[@tausifvids]

5:15 looooool "For which Idiot"

[@avish1795]

5:15 this guy is a savage lmao. but my vote is for labour still

[@IThinkItsForYou]

This is incredible. Just what we need. Can't wait for everyone to flock to those polling stations on June 8th and vote for a better Britain. Everyone will be painting the towns red after June 8th

[@lornabeckett9331]

not quite... but we were close and are in a better position now than we were

[@baders087]

@@lornabeckett9331 sure about that?

[@listentoclassicalmusic4526]

Corbyn good man. I like Corbyn.

[@mervynriley3531]

This is the chance to bring in a true Socialist Government. Despite all the constant attacks from The Establishment, Right wing press and all the T.V. companies he has stood firm and spoken like a P.M. . Hopefully the millions of Labours support turn out in their millions on Thursday.

[@reerbaadia1896]

we are in scary times when the truth is revolutionary( not expected) and having policies that demand equality for all in all aspects are called radical. Jeremy is the closest thing that embodies these ideals. the difference is enough for me to vote labour.

[@deanfitzsimmons]

Lol that was brilliant - one car drives past "Yes Labour!" the next one "Fuck off Labour!" sums up this election.

[@reerbaadia1896]

I'm voting labour yaol.

[@krileayn]

lol the Corbyn factor will lead to a Venezuelan reality in the UK

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

3:23 a good metaphor for the Labour party - vote for us for a move backwards ;-)

[@Adamb87]

Go on corbyn my son

[@fateh1988uk]

voting Labour does not hurt and Corbyn is our leader on 8 of June

[@toriesout2702]

Anushka, you deserve to be ignored by those Labour MPs. You are one of the reasons I will never donate to the Guardian again.

[@pinkpanther8912]

seems like a genuinely nice guy , jeremy Corbyn is the most sinsere politican we have had for years in the UK

[@alansbinnie1446]

Sincrere but useless.

[@mikey3dtv666]

For which idiot hahaha this was always my response. However, This time I registered to vote.

[@kevinkibble8342]

When it comes to politicians, he's far from my most hated. He has a good domestic policy, wants to fix the problems caused by Cameron's government, and I will be voting Labour myself. However, I'm not sure about this cult of personality surrounding him. There is just something odd about people who are blindly loyal to politicians and worship them - regardless of where they lie on the political spectrum. They're supposed to serve us, not the other way round.

[@peterstewart6390]

This manic crowd is the couple of hundred who voted labour .... the rest of us smiled and shook our hesds

[@broadstreet21]

I'm hardliners conservative, but I never understood why Corbyn was ever seen as weak or unappealing. He is as charismatic as Obama. His policies are popular (except to "my kind").

[@shad0wyenigma]

David Goodhart, what the fuck are you talking about? Did you just use the phase 'There's no such thing as society' (something Thatcher said) to describe Corbyn's policies?

[@MerxXxiILe]

anti war, anti nuclear, anti cuts, anti apartheid. gets my vote.

[@jzk2020]

Make him PM & King.

[@martinmills6420]

C. Lincoln He's a bloody republican, never be king.

[@Mancub2b]

"for which idiot?" ledge

[@MrBeny]

He's not perfect, but the alternative is so awful that we really need to get this guy in.

[@motrollstopper2478]

Wow

[@Widesight]

I've put together a quick video which summaries the main parties manifestos on sustainability - think its a subject that deserves more focus. Cheers!

[@manofweed1]

This country is pathetic. For the past 50 years it's been LCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCL just as the Tories have cleaned up the mess handed to them, then the 50's throwbacks come and destroy again until the next switch.

[@qdog568]

The British Bernie! Good luck!

[@martinmills6420]

qdog568 yes Another loser,Sanders couldn't win an election either.

[@nicheman3612]

Wow you can tell when a comment is being made by a right wing troll almost immediately due to the spelling errors and lack of punctuation.

[@zeebee8527]

The expert just said the working class doesn't really exist??? Not much of an expert then.

[@lettylunasical4766]

He came to Brum today 😊

[@jackkools9720]

"for which iddiot" lmao

[@greenpeace4246]

Can Theresa May even fill a primary school gymnasium with her supporters, let alone a stadium like Corbyn can? Has she ever holden a rally speaking to her constituents before?

[@2005peasah]

Paul Mason talks a lot of sense, because these mafias have the audacities of accusing him of supporting terrorism, but what about them being pals of the Saudis?

[@VisceralDisgust]

CORBYN CORBYN CORBYN CORBYN

[@hammycats6919]

❤❤❤

[@vidsee9738]

every 1 we need to get your freinds and family to vote we can take our country back and change it for the better this is our chance

[@msbee-xj8ni]

Such a beautiful and hopeful time that was! ❤ 😢

[@ismaelsanta-cruz2411]

Corbyn!

[@davidhayes4814]

Corbyn has an endearing personality, whilst Theresa May does not. In fact Theresa May has had a horrible and very negative campaign, focussing on the short-comings of others. Corbyn offers an appealing cocktail of things: free tuition, more free care for the elderly because people are told that they deserve these things. People don't like paying for things. Let us hope it all works out OK when the music stops.

[@zaygezunt]

Started well and then slipped into subtle jibes, no wonder when asked "Guardian or Viz?" Jeremy Corbyn chose Viz

[@k1ngd0mh34rts1]

currently 1am and i here this legend are you going to vote in the election? "for which idiot!" lmao

[@johnlynn9714]

Corbin for Prime minister

[@Michael-vn1td]

Vote Labour 2017.

[@sidevans1]

David Goodhart's opinion aged well didn't it.

[@frmcf]

Paul Mason for home secretary.

[@jeremyfisher9588]

Make June the end of May today! Get out and vote!

[@ethelmini]

That's better than strong 'n stable

[@mc-ec3bu]

He is like mothers pride with all the goodness taken out.

[@alfiewills419]

4:17 ROFL xD xD xD

[@HammerheadGuitar]

The Daily Stormer just endorsed Jeremy Corbyn.

[@Vaygor]

_"fer vich idiet?"_

[@joggautube123]

people r confused as to what democracy is.

[@jcisking9622]

life is not fair

[@creativemeeja]

definitely the best option.

[@VanillaVictini]

I am loving the galvanized young crowd. I'm looking forward to voting for him this Thursday!

[@brandoalbrighi99]

6:30 yes, stop reading the guardian

[@SDSen]

What are his chances of winning realistically?

[@katiemp670]

the Tories are only 3 points ahead...

[@igypop.]

5:17 GREAT!

[@fcgfgcfg]

I have decided not to subscribe to the Guardian. Sorry guys! You're up for a similar Jezza fire test to gain my trust, good luck

[@steviebelieves8320]

Perhaps if the Gardianistas had been a bit more balanced these past two years there wouldn't be such a mountain to climb

[@hmmm9658]

I love bernie, i love corbyn

[@louisegardiner1521]

My hero... #JC4PM ❤❤

[@michaelheeheejackson7255]

5:53 he doesnt understand his own people

[@clivelittler]

Without those 12 Scottish Tory gains he would now be Prime Minister.

[@aloujitamba5898]

This man can see a head of time.

[@MrLongshot26]

5:16 somebody make that a meme

[@brew272]

labour get out and vote

[@tonyboys8054]

In the name of decency VOTE LABOUR please

[@khakicapitalist4099]

If you're smart, fair and respective, you'll vote Labour.

[@BBrunnel]

Marxism doesn't equal communism. I really do hope people understand the difference

[@forrestgump865]

Ally Mormont Marx was the guy who created communism.

[@lyndawilliams8434]

Wow Forrest, living up to your alter ego I see... how much dumber can you get.

[@forrestgump865]

lynda williams haha....you should Google Marx or Communism.

[@lyndawilliams8434]

Ha ha.. I dont need to, I studied it when I did my degree... I dont need to rely on shorthand versions or twisted depictions... But yes, you are clearly staying in character... and being really really dumb

[@forrestgump865]

lynda williams are you saying that Marx and Engle did not formulate communism?

[@hurstmitchell6392]

Give loads of free stuff...what is there to dislike!

[@slimj5761]

styzor ....well said .there is no come back to that

[@alanhill6182]

#votelabour for the many not the few

[@Soralella71]

5:18 ah ah ah ah

[@345onthedottedline]

✌💛✊

[@scotchegg3419]

poll pot politics.target the young.

[@Kuswasinnam]

That Think Tank bloke.... 👎

[@mendikhan4426]

Brexit is jail for UK people

[@dangoruiz3259]

"Are you going to vote in the election?" "FOR WHICH IDIOT?!?!" Made me lol.

[@noisemann]

I like Corbyn, I like Mcdonell.. But the cabinet bench of MPs are utter wankers... for a start sack Abbott, sack Thornberry, useless racist cows.. Get Dennis Skinner more involved! Need people with passion and drive, not those clueless careerists! Sack Diane Abbott NOW!!! she'll cost Labour the vote.

[@ruthwhite6780]

There is no need to sack people - the new PM usually shuffles the cabinate. Please base your vote on the party and the manifesto not on individual personalities. Labour will fund public services properly, the Tories won't.

[@1986tomdavies]

I agree. If this vote goes to the wire, Abbott's car crash interviews could cost the election. She probably won't be in his cabinet if he wins anyway, but if he publicly removes her before election day, that could win him some crucial votes.

[@jackkools9720]

dennis skinner is a top man!!

[@GiveBlood555]

i cant vote for corbyn as my irsh family will not forgive him , but even with out that I couldn't vote for Abbott

[@PeteAxeShields]

I really don't think this election should have anything to do with individuals. The Labour Party Manifesto is all that really matters and it goes a long way to beginning the process of creating a more equal society which does not penalise those unfortunate enough to have to claim benefits. It begins the reinvestment of our youth and it is serious about investing in our NHS. It really is about helping the many and not the privileged few. There is only one vote anyone with an ounce of moral fibre should consider. THEY say Corbyn isn't a natural leader, THEY say he is a threat to National Security, THEY have engaged in a disgusting attack on the character of a man who is one of the few truly caring politicians of my life time. Ask yourselves who THEY are and remind yourselves who WE are. The Labour Party tried the Blair route and look where that got us. Jeremy is doing a fabulous job and has conducted himself with grace and dignity under the most atrocious " Bully Boy " tactics by a totally complicit media machine. VOTE LABOUR or we will all be paying the price of yet more austerity.

[@lynnebarnes5645]

A communist just believes in sharing and more leisure time. Corbyn as a gardener, understands that money is like shit, great big piles of it just stink, but spread it around and things grow.

[@martinmills6420]

Lynne Barnes the politics of envy never works, and in case you're wondering I'm working class but can see Corbyn for the threat he is to Britain.

[@lynnebarnes5645]

Corbyn is a threat to war profiteers.

[@opaque1231]

labour to win

[@mmtot]

God we are fucking done for!

[@mehdoh]

If only The Guardian hadn't spend better part of last two years throwing mud at him

[@ThroatSore]

That young woman doing the homework. There is hope ☺

[@mendikhan4426]

Brexit is only darama

[@scotchegg3419]

rabble rowsers.

[@pilkingtonmonk1114]

It's not a cult, it's not a cult, it's not a cult...

[@nicheman3612]

Well by and large it isn't. Weren't loads of the right-wingers absolutely gloating and lording over us how phenomenally unpopular Corbyn was and how his values were unpalatable to the British public. And yet now he's doing well with a large number of people, it's a cult. Keep reaching.

[@pilkingtonmonk1114]

How do you know i'm right wing?

[@neiltaylor4453]

Corbyn is not srong enough to lead this County. And with Diana Abbot as Home Secretary it's going to be a disaster at best!

[@drayhudson3776]

better wake up on Friday morning to PM Corbyn

[@shamus2198]

A true leader. Go Corbyn!

[@barnbersonol]

Summer tour, Glasto 2020?? Yeah, I'm taking the piss

[@SirAmicVarze]

First time in my lifetime that I'm proud to vote for a party. Corbyn is brilliant.

[@tomrogers4515]

How can grown adults be so gullible?

[@popandu8297]

Yep, for the many not the few. He will saddle all of the the next generation with more labour debt not just the few.