Jeremy Hunt attacked Jeremy Corbyn, branding him a “Marxist” who would destroy the UK’s economy (Image: GETTY)
Jeremy Hunt slashed with the Labour leader after he called for the Conservatives to find new ways to win over young voters, and admitted he would lead the party in a “very different way” to Theresa May. The Foreign Secretary unleashed a barrage of criticism on Mr Corbyn after the Labour leader took aim at his comments on Twitter, saying the Government’s austerity policies have had “serious consequences”. In response, Mr Hunt wrote: “‘Serious consequences’ doesn’t come close to describing the devastation your hard left policies would wreak on our economy.
“Read the full quote and you’ll learn about the real consequences of Conservatives’ economic stewardship: 1000 extra jobs a day.
“All of them at risk under your Marxist regime.”
“Before you attack me for ‘austerity’ which put the economy back on its feet, perhaps ask why a Labour MP needs a bodyguard at a Labour conference,