New Labour leader has a love of manholes

The new Labour leader has a love of manholes covers and inspection hatches found in the street.

Telegraph writer Christopher Howse, who shares Jeremy Corbyn's interest in coal plates, reckoned it was a sign of his "true conservatism" and offered a “key to his character”.

Mr Corbyn was previously quoted as saying: "People think it's a little odd, but there we are."

Former Conservative Home Secretary Ken Baker also joined in the debate, hosted by Jo Coburn on the Daily Politics.