Well, that was one unexpected surprise act
Since the snap general election was announced, the Labour leader has experienced a surge of popularity amongst the grime scene, with MCs – such as Novelist, AJ Tracey, JME and Akala – voicing their support on Twitter. Subsequently, their support has inspired the emergence of pro-Corbyn posters in London and the website Grime 4 Corbyn.
Now, Corbyn’s campaign trail has seen him connect with the indie scene. As documented on his Snapchat feed, the MP made a brief appearance at Wirral before a Libertines gig, informing the 16,500 strong crowd on his policy of making Premier League football clubs invest five percent back into grassroots football. The event took place at Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park.
“I love football and I want it for everybody,” he declared. “Do you know what I want to have after this election? Those very wealthy clubs in the Premiership pay your five percent so we’ve got grassroots football for everyone.”
Libertines drummer Gary Powell has since tweeted about the speech. Scroll down for Corbyn’s statement on the event, and check out the Twitter reactions below.
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Great to speak at Prenton Park to this incredible crowd about Labour’s transformational manifesto that will deliver #ForTheMany. #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/kC9URMdq8h
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2017
CORBYN HAS JUST WALKED ON AT THE LIBERTINES #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/PrX5O5dD92
— Tom (@tomfarrell50) May 20, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn at the libertines, my mate pic.twitter.com/UWKltCFXLa
— Joe Bowly (@JoeBowly1) May 20, 2017
no way has Jeremy Corbyn just come on before the libertines 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/EKQWFP79Rd
— everleigh (@tinfoiIboy) May 20, 2017
The Labour leader on stage at the Libertines gig. Crowd singing ‘only one Jeremy Corbyn!’ Great reception! pic.twitter.com/DKPUDp4vN9
— andysearson (@andysearson) May 20, 2017
The Libertines have brought out Jeremy Corbyn in front of 20,000 people.
We’ve never seen anything like this!pic.twitter.com/QkhpStyZ6z
— LFM (@LFMmag) May 20, 2017
Was a pleasure to see and hear @jeremycorbyn at #tranmererovers last nite. Wise words were said, time for us to do our bit! #voteforchange pic.twitter.com/Pn6KReGdjR
— gary powell (@gdogg27) May 21, 2017