British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has accused the Conservative government of ruling for the elite and ignoring working people as he began campaigning ahead of the snap general election on June 8th.
The leader who enjoys strong grassroots support from Labour party members told supporters a victory for the Conservatives, who are well ahead in opinion polls, is not a foregone conclusion.
Mr Corbyn says it was working families who had paid the price for the financial crash of 2008 which he said had been caused by the recklessness of bankers.
He also responded to a charge that he represented the north London elite in his borough of Islington.
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Mr Corbyn rallied supporters with a plea to continue to spread the message that Labour will work for a fairer society.
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Mr Corbyn says it was working families who had paid the price for the financial crash of 2008 which he said had been caused by the recklessness of bankers.
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