PICTURES: Thousands gather to see Jeremy Corbyn at Brighton rally

By The Newsroom
Published 24th Sep 2017, 13:30 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:25 BST
Crowds at The Level in Brighton last night (September 24). Pictures by Eddie MitchellCrowds at The Level in Brighton last night (September 24). Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
Crowds at The Level in Brighton last night (September 24). Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
Thousands of people gathered to see Jeremy Corbyn at a rally in Brighton last night.

The leader of the Labour Party spoke to supporters at The Level as part of the annual Labour Party conference in the city.

The conference takes place over a number of days.

The rally is followed by a number of planned marches across the city today.

Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: Eddie MitchellJeremy Corbyn. Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Sussex Police has been preparing for the busy weekend.

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In addition to the conference, Brighton and Hove Albion’s match against Newcastle United kicks off at The Amex at 4pm today, and large crowds are anticipated throughout the day.

Superintendent Jane Derrick said: “As always, we ask that people demonstrate a certain level of personal responsibility including things like taking care of belongings, following personal safety advice and flagging any issues or suspicious behaviour to event staff or police.

“Disruption is being kept to a minimum with city centre car parks open as usual and fencing at the front of the Brighton Centre placed to enable people to walk by without having to cross the road. The only planned road closure will be the crescent in front of the Grand Hotel.