(23.4.2017) The Labour leader, who is a life-long anti-nuclear campaigner, was also asked whether a Labour government would scrap Trident if successful in June’s election.

He said: “We would have a strategic defence review immediately which would look at all aspects of defence as most incoming governments do. We would look at the situation at that time. But we would also make sure our Armed Forces are properly funded and are able to play their part in peacekeeping around the world.“

Meanwhile, the Conservatives warned Mr Corbyn would be unable to take the “difficult decisions” needed in the event of a major terrorist attack.