Nobody Knows This about Me but I love Jeremy Corbyn (And here’s Why You Should Too)
He’s inspired a generation of young voters and his political insurgence transformed the face of politics.
Despite the political mess encompassing both Britain and the USA with the likes of Brexit and Trump, one man emerges through the storm of political disaster: Jeremy Corbyn.
He’s the man of the people
He’s provided a voice for so many of the population, with his concern for the working class, NHS and students, proving that politicians can actually be concerned with issues other than their next bonus.
Democracy is at the centre of his beliefs
Democracy has become an alien concept in our increasingly Tory and austerity driven society, but Corbyn has broken the shackles and holds the keys to our future. Corbyn represents something different, something more than an untrustworthy politician who skirts around the issue and refuses to the answer the question. He represents unity and togetherness and — quite frankly — has given British politics a sense of hope that has been dying a slow and painful death under Tory leadership.
He actually goes out and campaigns
As shocking as it might be to have an MP who actively partakes in political issues, Corbyn has proven he is not just some desk sitter. He was a keen protester against the apartheid regime, where he was even arrested for protesting outside of the South African embassy in 1984. Jeremy has always been a defender of LGBT rights, with his vote against section 28 which tried to demonise same-sex relationships and despite Tories of the past claiming that supporting LGBT rights was part of the ‘loony left’. Not to mention his campaign against the selling of weapons to Saddam Hussein by the UK and other western countries and his opposition to the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan in 2001.
He has a really good manifesto
Despite the lies that have been fed to us by Tory politics and right-wing newspapers that he is a bumbling idiot, his polices are actually creditable, achievable and quite frankly admirable. He has proven that the country doesn’t need to be run by middle-aged, elite men, more slimy than the ones found at your local pub. He has also dismantled the Tories’ motto of “stable and strong leadership” by demonstrating how it is just another line for austerity and cutbacks. Some of his most influential policies include:
1. Plans to renationalise railways
2. Plans to crack down on tax evasion
3. Plans to cut tuition fees
4. Plans to properly fund the NHS and stop the privatisation of it
5. Plans to reduce Trident funding
He’s earnt his status
Unlike the majority of leading politicians — David Cameron, George Osborne, Ed Miliband — Corbyn didn’t study Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University or attend Cambridge University. Instead he studied at the North London Polytechnic briefly before working as a union official and working his way up through the local council. He earnt his positon through his intelligence and work ethic rather than his privilege.
He’s made politics cool
There’s a reason “Oh Jeremy Corbyn” chants have become a rite of passage and the anthem of a generation. Not only does he wear jumpers made by his mum, he attends Glastonbury with festivalgoers and has his own merchandise. He’s also happy to pull pints and takes selfies.
He’s given us some fantastic memes
He’s a jam-loving 68 year old who is full of fun and zest, happy to get down with the people and make fun of himself. And of course, like any good politician, he is happy to engage in some harmless banter with the masses. Whether that means waving a Pringle around, trending on twitter with the #grime4corbyn or getting a Vogue article published on his unique and quirky style, he has evidenced how both his politics and fashion have surpassed the fashion-obsessed Theresa May.
He doesn’t take himself too seriously
Corbyn is always one to embrace his silly side and has shown that it is possible to be a nice guy and a good politician. He’s happy to have a little boogie and celebrate with fellow colleagues (even if that does mean accidentally high-fiving Emily Thornberry in the chest, which — by the way — he styled out perfectly).
If these aren’t enough reasons to love him, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Peter Mandelson, Alastair Campbell and David Miliband don’t want him to be leader, which is a reason in itself to vote for him.
