Plans for Jeremy Corbyn to “walk on water” were considered by organisers at this year’s Labour Party conference, it has been revealed.

Labour officials suggested that the Party leader should address supporters in an eve-of-conference rally from a floating platform in the sea.

However, the idea was scuppered by tide times, forcing Mr Corbyn to hold the rally at a skate park instead.

The proposed stunt has prompted similarities being drawn with the Biblical story of Jesus walking on water.

One MP commented on the plan: “They thought it would make a great picture – JC literally walking on water, sort of.”

“It was also going to be like Moses parting the Red Sea and leading his followers to the Promised Land.”

Mr Corbyn addressed an enthusiastic crowd chanting his “Oh Jeremy Corbyn” anthem at Brighton Park on Saturday.