The labour leadership race leader spoke out in Nottingham last night calling for industry to make a comeback in Nottingham.
Mr Corbyn, who addressed around 1000 people at a rally in Nottingham on Thursday night (20 August) has called for industry to make a comeback in Nottingham – promising to invest to make it happen if he was to get elected.
The front runner of Labour’s leadership contest, visited the city last night as he continues his rally tour of the UK, trying to secure voting support before the voting deadline of September 10.
Speaking outside to over 300 supporters, who hadn’t managed to get a seat inside the packed 900-capacity Albert Hall in Nottingham City Centre, the left wing politician said; “We have got to rebuild our manufacturing sector.”
“Nottingham was the centre of so much. It was Boots, it was lace, it was Raleigh cycles and there was so much else that was made in Nottingham.”
-Jeremy Corbyn spoke oustide for those who couldn’t get a seat inside.
Mr Corbyn is currently leading in the race to become the next Labour leader, standing up against Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall.
The successful candidate will replace former party leader Ed Miliband.
Picture: Hundreds of supporters turned up to the Albert Hall to hear Corbyn speak.
Corbyn has been the surprise challenger in the lengthy process for the official opposition to find its next leader. He struggled back in June to even secure enough signatures from fellow MPs to be nominated.
However, the latest polls have put him in front of his three rivals. The latest survey from YouGov revealed that Corbyn has 53% of the vote.
The event last night proved that there was no shortage of support in the city centre. Queues were stretching down to the start of Maid Marian Way with people waiting to get a seat inside.
For more information on Corbyn’s visit and his speech tune into Notts TV News at 5.30 and 6pm.
