Jeremy Corbyn
Politician
1949-05-26
Quotes by Jeremy Corbyn
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I've got lots of stamina; don't worry about that. I cycle every day - it's OK.
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Riding a bicycle is the summit of human endeavour - an almost neutral environmental effect coupled with the ability to travel substantial distances without disturbing anybody. The bike is the perfect marriage of technology and human energy.
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Because I've never had any higher education of any sort, I've never held in awe those who have had it or have a sense of superiority over those who don't.
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We are all in the Labour party because we want the Labour party to be a vehicle for social change. There is a thirst for debate in the party, and all those who have joined haven't joined without a purpose.
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I'm a leader, not a dictator. I want to persuade people rather than threaten or control them.
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Like a majority of the population and a majority of even Tory voters, I want the railways back in public ownership.
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We live in a very unequal society.
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I am a proud trade unionist.
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To give everyone a house and garden is very difficult in urban areas.
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We oppose the benefit cap. We oppose social cleansing. We will bring the welfare bill down by controlling rents and boosting wages, not by impoverishing families and socially cleansing our communities.
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I do not own a car, and my main form of travel to Westminster and in my constituency is by bicycle. I also take my bike on trains to meetings in other parts of the country, which enables me to see other cities and the other parts of the country.
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Life is life. Some of the wisest people you meet are sweeping our streets.
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