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Singing sensation backs Corbyn campaign for the BBC

POLITICAL pop star Jermain Jackman sang the praises of Jeremy Corbyn last night as the Labour leadership frontrunner vowed to fight BBC privatisation. 

The talented 20-year-old became a household name last year as he stormed to victory in the BBC’s flagship TV talent contest The Voice. 

A Labour member since he was 16, he was dubbed the “singing politician” by judge Tom Jones after telling Tory PM David Cameron to “watch his job” on air. 

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