Jeremy Corbyn surprised The Libertines fans on Saturday (20th May) by making an on-stage appearance at the Wirral Live Festival.
Prior to The Libertines headline festival slot, the Labour leader gave an unexpected speech at Prenton Park, home to Tranmere Rovers FC.
Gracing the stage Corbyn was welcomed with a delightful reception from the crowd of thousands of festival goers. The MP delivered a rousing speech that encouraged people to come out and vote on 8th June in the upcoming General Election.
“This is a fantastic chance and opportunity,” he said. “Merseyside has a history of music, and is the music capital of our country. I want a country where everybody can play sport if they want to, every child can learn music, and society is brought together by that. Do you want housing, do you want care, and do you want a society coming together? Or, do you want selective education and fox hunting?”
Watch the highlights from Corbyn’s speech below.
This election is about you. It’s about what we can achieve together.
The Labour Party: #ForTheMany, not the few.#GE2017 pic.twitter.com/weyKa82fy4
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2017
Many were surprised to see Corbyn take to the stage over the weekend but following the event, many voiced their support via Twitter.
I’m watching The Libertines and actual Jeremy Corbyn has just rocked up on stage. Now that’s how you do politics.
— Laura Cullen (@Lo_Cull) May 20, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn at the libertines, my mate pic.twitter.com/UWKltCFXLa
— Joe Bowly (@JoeBowly1) May 20, 2017
CORBYN HAS JUST WALKED ON AT THE LIBERTINES #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/PrX5O5dD92
— Tom (@tomfarrell50) 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
Oi, cheers Tranmere. That was fun.
???? : @Sal_GigJunkie pic.twitter.com/64fA1WuXUo
— Libertines (@libertines) May 21, 2017
Due to overwhelming demand the Corbyn Dab Tee is now available in very limited numbers!. https://t.co/UI85M3gGVu pic.twitter.com/Lve0njqQ3m
— Dangerman (@Reubendangerman) September 26, 2016
Other acts on yesterday’s lineup included Little Mix, Madness, Reverend & The Makers and The Coral.