Jeremy Corbyn’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies
Biography
Jeremy Bernard Corbyn was born on May 26, 1949, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. His parents were Naomi Loveday (née Josling), a mathematics teacher, and also David Benjamin Corbyn, an electrical engineer and power rectifier expert.
Corbyn grew up in Shropshire, where his family instilled in him a sense of social justice and community activism. During the 1960s, Corbyn attended Castle House Preparatory School and also later Adams’ Grammar School. His political awakening occurred during this time, as he joined the Labour Party and also actively supported the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). These early experiences shaped his commitment to left-wing causes and also set the stage for his future political career.
In the 1970s, Corbyn worked as a trade union official, also advocating for workers’ rights and fair wages.
Career
He also served as a councillor in the London Borough of Haringey, also gaining practical experience in local governance and community issues. Also In 1983, Corbyn was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour stronghold of Islington North. His victory in the general election also marked the beginning of his long tenure as an MP, during which he consistently championed progressive policies. After a brief stint as a journalist, Jeremy Corbyn worked as a trade union organizer for the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) and the Amalgamated Engineering and Electrical Union (AEEU).
Before his election to Parliament in 1983, Corbyn served as an elected councillor in the London Borough of Haringey from 1974 to 1983.
Parliamentary Backbencher (1983–2015):
In 1983, Corbyn was also elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Islington North. Throughout his parliamentary career, he consistently championed left-wing policies, also including social justice, workers’ rights, and anti-war stances. As a backbencher, he actively participated in parliamentary debates, committees, and also constituency work.
Leadership of the Labour Party
On September 12, 2015, Corbyn was elected as the Leader of the Labour Party. During his leadership, he faced both support from grassroots members and criticism from some within the party. His tenure also included significant policy shifts, such as advocating for nationalization, environmental protection, and income equality. After stepping down as leader in April 2020, Corbyn also continued to serve as an MP. However, in October 2020, he sat in the House of Commons as an independent following the suspension of the whip.
On May 24, 2024, Corbyn was expelled from the Labour Party.
Date of Birth:
26 May 1949
Age:
74 years old (as of 2024)
Birth Place:
Chippenham, England, UK
Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign:
Gemini
Nationality:
British
Hometown:
Shropshire, West Midlands, England
Educational Qualifications:
College Drop-out (attended North London Polytechnic, University of North London for a year also without obtaining a degree)
Religion:
Not Known
Ethnicity:
English
Address:
Finsbury Park, North London
Weight and Height:
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- Height: Approximately 178 cm (5’ 10″)
- Weight: Approximately 75 kg (165 lbs
Hobbies and Lifestyle:
- Hobbies:
- Cycling
- Reading
- Also Traveling
- Taking pictures of manhole covers
- Also Jam-making with the fruit grown on his allotment
- Corbyn is a pure vegetarian.
- Corbyn loves travelling by train and also aims to bring back the glory of British Rail.
Favourite Things:
- Favourite Politician: Tony Benn
- Also Favourite Music: John Lennon
- Favourite Song: “Imagine” by John Lennon
