Quotes from Jeremy Corbyn

I understand the principles of dissent in parliament.

If there is 'right to buy' for council tenants and housing association properties, then why shouldn't that apply to all tenants? Some landlords are decent, very caring people, but some of them are truly appalling.

You grow your way to prosperity; you don't cut your way to it.

I find if you are in an office, the crisis finds you. If you're not in the office, the crisis finds somebody else.

A more productive economy in the long term will bring us higher tax revenues, but that requires long-term investment in infrastructure and the skills necessary to grow a balanced economy.

Why are we putting people who are already in a vulnerable position through this dreadful, appalling stress?

It is important that politicians defend their ability to act without fear or favour, and it is in the public interest that they hold ministers and public servants to account.

Basically, on the question of Europe, I want to see a social Europe, a cohesive Europe, a coherent Europe, not a free market Europe.

I'm interested in the idea that we have a more inclusive, clearer set of objectives. I would want us to have a set of objectives which does include public ownership of some necessary things such as rail.

Obsession with the market seem to prevent ministers looking at the huge problem and all its ramifications in health, education and employment that come from the housing insecurity that too many face.

Life is life. Some of the wisest people you meet are sweeping our streets.

Riding a bicycle is the summit of human endeavour - an almost neutral environmental effect coupled with the ability to travel substantial distances without disturbing anybody. The bike is the perfect marriage of technology and human energy.

It is opposition to economic orthodoxy that leads us into austerity and cuts. But it is also a thirst for something more communal, more participative. That, to me, is what is interesting in this process.

You can't sustain a high level of intense activity with thousands of people forever. It has to be for a specific objective.

I'm a leader, not a dictator. I want to persuade people rather than threaten or control them.

It is time we recognised the huge contribution that migration has made to the economic growth of this country.

I've been quite involved in a lot of U.N. operations over the years. I was a U.N. observer at the East Timor referendum in 2000. I've been very involved in that for a long time.

What I remain opposed to is the idea that David Cameron could go around and give up workers' rights, give up environmental protection, give up a whole load of things that are very important.

If you want a more productive economy, you need to invest in the skills of our workforce.

For the absolute avoidance of doubt, my leadership will be about unity, drawing on all the talents - with women representing half of the shadow cabinet - and working together at every level of the party.

I make mistakes like anybody else, I will make mistakes. And you have to reflect on it, and you have to listen to people. That is the key.

NATO expansion and Russian expansion - one leads to the other, and one reflects the other.

I've got lots of stamina; don't worry about that. I cycle every day - it's OK.

I think we can spend too much time worrying about polls.