Published 19:24 IST, December 24th 2019
'Corbyn's Christmas challenge' inspires thousands to donate for foodbank
Jeremy Corbyn may have lost the election this year but kind-hearted Labour supporters with the 'Corbyn's Christmas challenge' are winning hearts on internet.
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Jeremy Corbyn may have lost the election this year but kind-hearted Labour supporters with the 'Corbyn's Christmas challenge' are winning hearts on social media. Two working-class Labour supporters, Mia Alexis Warren and Jade Unal have launched a challenge on social media that has become an instant hit. Corbyn's Christmas challenge is an initiative that requires you to donate £5 to a local food bank before nominating others for the challenge.
The initiative has received massive support from the people of the United Kingdom and from as far as Australia, the United States, Turkey, and Dubai. Mia while talking to the media said that she was "blown away" by the amazing response she has received online. Mia also said that she wanted to start the initiative after disappointing election results this year and it also helped her to channel her anger and frustration towards something productive.
Mia also took the opportunity to criticise 10 years of Tory rule and their cruel handling of food banks across the country. The hashtag #CorbynsChristmasChallenge is already trending on Facebook and has more than 7,000 followers. Here are the rules you need to follow if you are planning to donate - Tag three friends in a post, Spend £5, Take a picture and tag #CorbynsChristmasChallenge, Nominate five more people and Take it to a local food bank.
Taking part in the @jeremycorbyn Xmas challenge today for #VauxhallFoodbank
— Jessie Lee (@jessielee57) December 14, 2019
And as a thank you for his passion, dedication & message of hope, our NY resolution is to include a food donation in our regular foodshop ♥️🌹
Spread the word! #CorbynsChristmasChallenge@CorbynChrist pic.twitter.com/0AaJoI9EHI
In life you get given a choice. You sit back & let others pick up the pieces or stand up & be heard!
— Natalie C Wells (@NatalieWells8) December 16, 2019
This little girl right here already knows that she can stand up & be heard, her mama will have her back❤https://t.co/hFY5DfJhSr#CorbynsChristmasChallenge 🌹@CorbynChrist pic.twitter.com/GLGqttkjmC
Doing my bit to help #corbynschristmaschallenge with a small donation to #BasicsBankSouthampton. Remember those who have less than you, and if you have less than others, be assured we see you, we're trying to help. @CorbynChrist pic.twitter.com/7eN4o3C2vM
— Lizzi Ⓥ🌈 (@LRConsiderer) December 15, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of left-wing Labour party faced worst defeat in years after Boris Johnson's Conservative party swept majority in House of Commons. The election result that came out on December 12 saw Labour facing its worst defeat since 1935. Corbyn took the responsibility behind the loss and offered to resign as Labour party leader.
17:57 IST, December 24th 2019