Jeremy Corbyn: I want a publicly-run Royal Mail - and Tory MPs are welcome to back me

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he wants to see a publicly-run Royal Mail as he joined postal workers on one of the busiest days of the year for the service.

He spoke to members of the Communication Workers Union in central London, pledging support for its campaign to preserve the universal service of deliveries to 29 million homes and businesses.

The union fears there will be an attack on Royal Mail workers' terms and conditions under a review next year by the industry's regulator.
Mr Corbyn told workers gathered in the car park of the huge Mount Pleasant site that he will organise an Opposition Day debate in the Commons next year to support the CWU campaign.

"I want to see a publicly-run Royal Mail, with protection for workers and the service," he said. "Labour will be doing our very best to support and protect your conditions."

Mr Corbyn called on Conservative MPs to support the campaign, warning that services to rural areas would be among those under threat by any changes such as increased competition, with other companies taking over the so-called "final mile" deliveries to houses.

The CWU designated today National Postal Workers Day as part of its People's Post campaign.

General secretary Dave Ward said: "National Postal Workers Day - traditionally the busiest posting day of the year - is your chance to give posties across the UK the recognition they deserve.

"The CWU is campaigning hard to protect the terms and conditions of our members at the same time as preserving the service that we provide to the public and businesses.

"Royal Mail may have been sold off on the cheap, but the service is and always will be the people's post."

It is not the first time that Mr Corbyn has backed the People's Post campaign.

He previously made a speech at a Communication Workers Union rally during the Conservative party conference in September.

[borgpicard]

I wouldnt trust this traitor as far as i could throw the cu nt

[baldrick]

Jeremy Corbyn was the only MP who came to our picket to show support during the last series of strikes.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I wouldnt trust this traitor as far as i could throw the cu nt

Yet weirdly as an ex-forces guy I trust him infinitely more than I do the EDL who ignore the express requests of servicemen and their widows.

[fishtank]

You might not agree with Jeremy Corbyn but the very fact that he takes a stance whether it's unpopular or not shows that his position however misguided is at least an honest one.

I would rather that than a politician like Cameron who changes his position depending on how it is being received by the focus groups and media.

Who to trust?

A traitor is someone who would sell out their country and people for political or financial gain, most real traitors go unnoticed, it isn't until years later that you spot the damage they've done, Thatcher was a traitor, so was Blair, Corbyn hasn't had the opportunity yet and might not even get it so calling him a traitor is premature and childish.

[toomuchcoke]

A traitor is someone who would sell out their country and people for political or financial gain, most real traitors go unnoticed, it isn't until years later that you spot the damage they've done, Thatcher was a traitor, so was Blair, Corbyn hasn't had the opportunity yet and might not even get it so calling him a traitor is premature and childish.

A traitor could also be someone who adheres to, or provides aid and comfort to their countries enemies ... and have you seen the sort of person Corbyn describes as "friends"? Just nice peace loving folk like the IRA, Hamas and Hezbollah! There there was his pick for Shadow Chancellor, the guy who said the IRA should be honoured because it was only due to their bombs and bullets that it was possible for there to be a peace process in Northern Ireland.

And of course, Argentina describes Corbyn as "one of us" ... Presumably based on his views about the Falkland Islands which don't seem to include any reference to respecting the wishes of the people living there?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I don't think he is a traitor, he is however very passionate and very steadfast in holding his views and opinions, a rare thing among politicians. Also the reason he talked to all those listed was because he is and always has been anti war, and would prefer talking to enemies rather than sending young men and women to die in his name.

As someone who has seen the consequences on families, human bodies and societies of conflict first hand, I am afraid I can't fault his intentions, but I can disagree with his methods. To call him a traitor is to misunderstand either his motivations or the correct definition of the word.

[fishtank]

Paddy Ashdown stated that if he had been born a Catholic in Belfast he would probably have ended up joining the IRA , was anyone stupid enough to call him a traitor?

Considering he was on their death list and later shook hands with the guy who put him on it you would look a bit silly.