Jeremy Corbyn wins Labour Leadership Race... things can and will change

Jeremy Corbyn (MP) - right with Tom Watson at the conference today (Source: www.itv.com)

MP for Islington North Jeremy Corbyn has today emerged as Labour leader. Corbyn garnered a overwhelming 251.417 votes which constituted 59.5%, which was 40% more than his closest rival Andy Burnham who got 19%. Following very closely was Yvette Cooper with 17% and last being Liz Kendall with just 4.5% of the votes.

In his victory speech, Corbyn spoke strongly against the current government's Trade Union bill that will be put forward on Monday. The bill, he said is designed to "shackle the unions who are working to defend the people's rights," and will stifle people's democratic rights to demostrate against unfair practices by employers towards employees. Corbyn highlighted that Labour is a party organically linked together between the unions and party membership and all the affiliated organisations - that is where it gets its strength from. 

Corbyn also attacked an unfair welfare system in Conservative's Welfare reform bill which he said "will bring such misery and poverty to so many of the poorest in the society." The newly elected Labour leader spoke of the party which is united and absolutely determined in its quest for a decent and better society for all.    

Jeremy Corbyn strongly shunned Britain's foreign policy which was destabilising many parts of the world - one such - being the war in Syria. He said, "Let us realise that going to war creates a legacy of bitterness and problems. Let us be a force for change, humanity, peace in the world realising that we cant go on with grotesque levels of inequality, threats to our environment all around the world without the rich and powerful governments stepping up to the plate to make sure our world becomes safer and better."

He said, "They should make sure these people  don't end up in poverty, refugee camps wasting away their lives who could be contributing so much to the good of all of us on this planet. We are one world."

For his first assignment as Labour leader Mr. Corbyn will go out this afternoon to support and demonstrate the way refugees must and should be treated in the UK. He said the immigrants are inter-generational and generational victims of war who have ended up in desperation and terrible places. He called for the government and all to deal with the refugee crisis with humanity, support and compassion because they are after all 'human beings like the rest of us.'

West Bromwich East MP, Tom Watson is going to be deputising Corbyn.

The newly elected Labour leader also congratulated the newly elected mayor of London, Sadik Khan and promised that they will work together particularly on the housing issue in London. He said; "I'm fed-up with the social cleansing of London by the Tory government and its policies. We will ensure the end in sky-high rents in London and the insecurity of those living in the private rented sector."

Sadik Khan (MP) (Source: www.dailymail.co.uk)

Jeremy Corbyn also thanked former Labour leader Ed Milliband, and the acting leader Harriet Hammond as well as his contenders; Andy Burnham for his position as shadow health secretary 'who advocated for a free health service under the NHS at the point of use and his stand for a comprehensive education and to ensure that all children have a fair and decent start to life.'

He also showed his gratitude to Yvette Cooper for the part she played in the last few weeks in helping to shape and turn round public opinion to show sympathy and humanity towards refugees and the way they are treated. Cooper received a resounding standing ovation at this. Corbyn also thanked Liz Kendell for her friendship even if they both had 'some moderate differences'.

The Labour party has presented itself as representing the democratic rights of the people, justice, equality and peace.