Jeremy Corbyn to tell Labour conference: I love my country

Mr Corbyn is expected to use his speech to call for a 'kinder politics ... in every community' Credit: PA

Jeremy Corbyn is set to tell Labour's annual conference that he loves his country in a bid to counter accusations he lacks patriotism.

Mr Corbyn was fiercely criticised for his failure to sing the national anthem at a Battle of Britain commemoration, and for refusing to confirm whether he would be willing to bend his knee to the Queen.

But in his biggest speech since his landslide victory in the leadership contest, Mr Corbyn will say most Britons share his values of wanting a "kinder politics and a more caring society".

"These shared majority British values, that are the fundamental reason why I love this country and its people," he will tell delegates in Brighton.

In his speech, which he will read off an autocue, the Islington MP will also say:

  • His scale of victory on September 12 gives him a huge "mandate for change"

  • He wants a "kinder, more inclusive" type of British politics

  • A vow not to impose "leadership lines" on the party, instead choosing to "listen"

It is understood there will not be any reference to his private life, while his wife Laura Alvarez will not join him on stage afterwards.

No specific policy details are due to be announced.

Mr Corbyn's aides say he will use his speech to simply "set out his stall" and outline what kind of leader he will be.

Mr Corbyn has indicated he will engage in debate over his policy plans, but delegates rejected a proposed debate on Trident Credit: PA

Here's a key part of what Jeremy Corbyn is expected to tell delegates: