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‘Clear & present danger’: Hammond warns ‘Marxist’ Corbyn will turn Britain into Venezuela (VIDEO)
Tory Chancellor Philip Hammond used his speech at the Conservative Party Conference to attack Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his “Marxist” policies.
Despite party members - and the rest of the nation - hoping to hear about the financial state of Britain, and whether the well-worn Tory ax of austerity will finally be shelved, Hammond instead focused his address on Labour.
Opposition leader Corbyn was mentioned at least a dozen times.
Alongside Corbyn warnings, Hammond talked about the leadership of North Korea, Zimbabwe and Venezuela - not subjects often found in the chancellor’s red box.
The ‘Remain’ supporter - known as ‘Spreadsheet Phil’ - used his keynote speech in Manchester to attack the opposition, despite Tory members hoping to get some news on the autumn budget.
Brexit was of course mentioned - four times - in the 35-minute speech.
Embarrassing rant from Hammond. After 7 years of economic failure, Britain still has lower real wages than when the Tories came to power.
— John McDonnell MP (@johnmcdonnellMP) October 2, 2017
Hasn't Hammond #cpc2017 got anything positive to say about Tories or policy? Just a tirade of Corbyn bashing? Wow, they're real frit!
— Moira B (@BatesMoira) October 2, 2017
Philip Hammond’s speech in a few words: “We are absolutely terrified. Petrified doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
— Owen Jones
