Virgin tycoon 'upset' at Jeremy Corbyn rail policy

Richard Branson having a "pop" at Jeremy Corbyn over train seating shows the establishment is "absolutely petrified", the Labour leader's campaign director has said.

Virgin tycoon 'upset' at Jeremy Corbyn rail policy

Richard Branson having a "pop" at Jeremy Corbyn over train seating shows the establishment is "absolutely petrified", the Labour leader's campaign director has said.

Sam Tarry said the "spat" with Sir Richard, who co-owns Virgin Trains with Stagecoach, was rooted in the billionaire being "upset" about Mr Corbyn's plans to renationalise the railways.

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