Virgin Trains defends brand by challenging Jeremy Corbyn's overcrowding claim
Virgin Trains has hit back at Jeremy Corbyn’s claim that he could not get a seat on a ‘completely ram-packed’ service and had no other choice than to sit on the floor.
Over a week ago, (Tuesday 16 August), video shot by freelance filmmaker Yannis Mendez showed the Labour leader sitting on the floor of a three-hour commute from London to Newcastle where he eventually faced off against challenger Owen Smith in an all-important debate. The gesture gained substantial traction in the media and on social media, with Corbyn suggesting public ownership of the line to solve the capacity issue.
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Source: The Drum
