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Jeremy Corbyn pledges 'socialism of 21st century' in bid to put Labour in power

Jeremy Corbyn has promised to deliver "the socialism of the 21st century" as he insisted that under his leadership, Labour will be a party not only of protest but also of power.

In his speech at Labour's annual conference - days after being re-elected as leader - Mr Corbyn urged his fractured party to "end the trench warfare" and unite to take on the Conservatives for a general election which he said could come as early as next year.

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Corbyn apologises for Iraq war on behalf of Labour

Jeremy Corbyn has again apologised for the war in Iraq on behalf of the Labour party.

He said the consequences of conflicts in Iraq and Libya "have been the spread of terrorism, sectarianism and violence".

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston, who is at the conference in Liverpool, said the apology was given a standing ovation.

The audience also got to their feet when Mr Corbyn promised to stop selling British arms to Saudi Arabia.

He said: "Today I make it clear that under a Labour government when there are credible reports of human rights abuses or war crimes being committed British arms sales will be suspended, starting with Saudi Arabia."

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