Jeremy Corbyn is a supporter of the IRA.
This is false. Sure you can find pictures of Gerry Adams and Corbyn together, however this was only after he became an elected MP in 1983 - political visit as opposed to a personal visit. The Times newspaper apologised for trying to smear Corbyn in 1987, claiming he paid an IRA member £45 who was fleeing British police, Jeremy Corbyn also reported the incident to the police as soon as he was made aware of the situation. Corbyn has also met Northern Irish Loyalist leaders such as David Ervine, Gary McMichael and Rev. Ian Paisley - proving he spoke to both sides in order to get the ball rolling in terms of a peace process and ceasefire.
SOURCES: Corbyn Met Both IRA And NI Loyalists
Times Apology To Corbyn For False Allegations
Jeremy Corbyn wants increased immigration and open borders.
The trick here is to suggest "controlled migration" can be spun into "Corbyn wants to let millions into the country and terrorists will enter!" Even if we neglect the previous Conservative missed targets of "below 100,000" net migration - to suggest this about Corbyn is doing a disservice to true political debate with falsehoods. All parties standing in this election want to control immigration - some more extremely than others - but Corbyn recognises that we need an increase of qualified nurses and teachers, with hopes of educated students immigrating to the U.K. to fill these gaps.
Jeremy Corbyn thinks there is a magic money tree to fund his policies.
This example of the Conservatives disinformation is probably the most ironic of them all. Notice how it becomes a "magic money tree" when it is something for YOU, but when POLITICIANS want a 11% (2015) and 1.3% (Apr 2017) pay increase while imposing a 1% cap on public sector pay increases, £29 Billion spent in Afghanistan and Iraq - £35 Billion on wars since the 1989 Berlin Wall fell - we have a money tree for that, but how dare this man want people on the lower rungs of the economic ladder who work several hours a week to earn enough so they can put food on the table.. does Jeremy have any shame!?
SOURCES: Magic Money Tree
Cost Of UK Wars
Jeremy Corbyn's Manifesto figures "do not add up."
Theresa May tried this line at a debate and literally got laughed at by the audience. If only we knew how much her manifesto would cost. Recently a letter was signed by over 120 economists suggesting that the Labour Manifesto could be just what this country needs - but sure lets listen to Dave from Wigan tell us why it doesn't add up and Corbyn is a loony lefty - I think I will side with the 120 economists - sorry Dave. For years, we've been told to "tighten our belts" and "live within our means" by politicians who have done the exact opposite. You have to tighten your belt and find a way to feed your children while MP's get pay rises and funnel their money into offshore tax havens.
SOURCES: Labour Manifesto Could Be What Is Needed
Economists Agree On Labour Manifesto
Jeremy Corbyn is unelectable - his own party dislike him!
Yes, some of the members of the Labour Shadow Cabinet have tried to oust Jeremy Corbyn as their leader - but is that the fault of those complaining or Jeremy himself? - Labour have already tried the Diet-Tory or Tory-lite option, trying to seem like the wise moderate party everyone can agree with. Trying to move the Labour Party into the centre of the political spectrum under Tony Blair and Ed Milliband worked out well didn't it? What it led to was a vast amount of people becoming disinterested in politics and utter the now memorable phrase: "All politicians are the same, only care about themselves and the rich." Along comes Jeremy Corbyn, a man who cares about the issues and being principled in his beliefs, a man who gives people a reason to watch Question Time or Prime Ministers Questions and gets people excited about actual change to their lives as opposed to being told that we "have to make tough choices."
SOURCE: Myth Of Corbyn Being Unelectable
Following US politics since the middle of Barack Obama's second term (2012), I have heard all these lines before about a politician who dares to try move a party to the left: Bernie Sanders. He has dealt with attacks from his own Democratic Party and the Republicans for daring to stand up for policies like Single-Payer Health Care, essentially wanting to create an American NHS. Just like Bernie has the Democratic Establishment to fight; Corbyn has the Labour Establishment up against him. Jeremy Corbyn has been elected as Labour Leader by Supporters and Members twice - receiving 59.48% in 2015 and 61.85% in 2016 - Corbyn is popular among the people, but not his party's Establishment, just like Bernie Sanders. Oh and before you think Sanders is unpopular with the Democrats because of his political beliefs, polls consistently show that Sanders is the most popular active politician in America.
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