In Pictures: Corbyn announces rail fare plans while PM enjoys boat trip

In Pictures: Corbyn announces rail fare plans while PM enjoys boat trip

Jeremy Corbyn received a warm reception from both activists and constituents as he pledged to slash regulated rail fares in England by a third from next month.

The Labour leader officially launched the policy outside London’s Finsbury Park station in the Islington North constituency he has held since 1983.

Meanwhile, Boris Johnson and Priti Patel visited the Port of Southampton as the Conservatives vowed to strengthen border security after Brexit, and Liberal Democrat justice spokesman Phillip Lee enjoyed a cup of tea at a board games cafe on a bus in Wood Green, London.

Jeremy Corbyn hands out leaflets
Jeremy Corbyn (centre) distributes leaflets outside Finsbury Park station in London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sinn Fein candidates
Sinn Fein leaders Mary Lou McDonald (centre right) and Michelle O’Neill (centre left) with some of their General Election candidates at the launch of the party’s manifesto in Londonderry (Niall Carson/PA)

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel
Prime Minister Boris Johnson alongside Home Secretary Priti Patel during a visit to the Port of Southampton (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

General Election 2019
Boris Johnson seemed to enjoy his boat trip (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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