How Iain Dale Convinced Jeremy Corbyn To Run For Labour Leader

4 June 2015, 16:25 | Updated: 24 August 2016, 16:34

Jeremy Corbyn Hand Face

As Jeremy Corbyn launched his Labour leadership bid, he admitted that Iain Dale deserves "full credit" for convincing him to run.

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Announcing that he was running on an anti-austerity ticket, Corbyn listened as Iain played him back a fascinating piece of audio: the moment that the LBC presenter suggested he should contest the leadership.

"You deserve full credit!" laughed Corbyn. He then set out why he believes he's the best choice to replace Ed Miliband - you can hear that all above.