Socialist Jeremy Corbyn elected opposition Labour leader

Avowed socialist and Karl Marx admirer Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of Britain's opposition Labour party on Saturday, a result that may make a British EU exit more likely and which senior figures have said would leave their party unelectable. "Can I start by thanking everyone who took part in this democratic election," Corbyn said in a victory speech. The grey-hair, bearded Corbyn, 66, who only received backing to enter the contest to ensure wide debate and never expected to win, defeated tw