Corbyn: Now the fightback of the Labour party begins

Newly-elected Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had a "one world" message for his party, as he promised the "fightback" would now begin.

He said one of his first acts as Labour would be to go to a 'Refugees Welcome Here' demonstration in London this afternoon to show support for the way refugees "should be treated" in this country.

Addressing the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre in London, he said the response to the refugee crisis to date had not been good enough.

He also used his inaugural speech to confirm his first day in Parliament on Monday would be used to oppose to the upcoming Trade Unions Bill, which will limit the power of workplace unions.

He said he understood the "importance of unions at the workplace defending people's rights, standing up for their members" and did not appreciate the ruling Conservative party trying to "shackle" them.

He accused the Tories of using the economic crisis of 2008 to "impose a terrible burden on the poorest people in this country".

During his speech, he said the leadership election had been a 'huge democratic exercise' of more than half a million people from across the country, and welcomed the support from new members and volunteers who had come forward during the campaign.

He paid tribute to Harriet Harman for her dedication during her time as deputy leader, and the way in which she had led the party since the party lost the general election in May, as well as former Labour leader Ed Miliband.

He thanked those who had nominated him, and promised a "fightback" in both Scotland and Wales.

He also congratulated his new deputy, MP Tom Watson - but had strong words for the media, who he accused of subjecting some people, including Mr Miliband, to "abuse", as well as harassing his own family.