Skip to content

Back Quote by Jeremy Corbyn

“Like a majority of the population and a majority of even Tory voters, I want the railways back in public ownership.” quote by Jeremy Corbyn
Download Open image
“Like a majority of the population and a majority of even Tory voters, I want the railways back in public ownership.”

Jeremy Corbyn

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Transport Debate, UK Parliament, 2023

Advocates returning railways to public ownership for broader societal benefit.

In simple terms: Public ownership of railways is preferred.

Key Takeaway

Support public transit policies.

Themes

public ownership transport politics

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • environmental activism
  • government budgeting

Key Concepts

social equity infrastructure public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should railways be privatized?
  • What are the costs of public ownership?
A Different Perspective

Opponents argue efficiency may decline under public control.

4.9 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Jeremy Corbyn

Explore all 136 Jeremy Corbyn quotes

More Back quotes

Browse all 9,709 Back quotes