Jeremy Corbyn’s Christmas message in support of those who help Britain’s poor
Jeremy Corbyn pays tribute to people who emulate the Good Samaritan from the Bible in his Christmas Message today.
In an online video, the Labour leader draws on the parable from St Luke’s gospel to praise those who help the nation’s destitute, saying they are people who will not "walk by on the other side".
It comes comes after charity Crisis published a study on Sunday showing homelessness has reached a record-high, with more than 170,000 families and individuals experiencing destitution.
Mr Corbyn said during the festive period he sees "the compassion of the Good Samaritan in people across our country everyday but especially at Christmas".
He added: "Whether it’s people helping in homeless shelters offering comfort and meals for those looking to escape the freezing temperatures and dangers of sleeping rough…
"Those ensuring food banks are fully stocked for people who can’t afford to eat properly this Christmas…
"Or volunteers raising money for refugees who’ve been forced to flee war, oppression and devastation…
"These are people who will not ‘walk by on the other side’.
"They do what’s become so necessary in a system that is failing to provide for people’s basic needs.
"They embody what’s best and most compassionate in all of us.
"They make me certain that we can build a fairer society which works for everyone."
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