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Thousands of people attended a rally in Liverpool city centre in support of Jeremy Corbyn on Saturday.

Hordes of people met outside Radio Merseyside with banners and flags in support of the under-fire Labour leader.

Speakers took to the stage to voice their support for Jeremy Corbyn and decried people who said the leader was losing support among the electorate.

People of all ages came out in support and the sight of three generations of families was common, with lots of children present with either their parents or grandparents.

Signs carrying slogans such as “scousers for Corbyn” and “we remain with Corbyn” were seen among the masses.

The rally grew so popular that organisers decided to march to Primark on Church Street so more people could hear their message.

During the rally the organisers received a message from Corbyn who said he was “going absolutely nowhere.” which received loud cheers from the crowd.

Mr Corbyn has faced a turbulent week with many shadow cabinet members resigning and 172 MPs backing a no confidence motion in his leadership.

Merseyside MP Angela Eagle is believed to be preparing to mount a leadership challenge shortly and when her name was mentioned at the rally the crowd booed.

Speakers highlighted Jeremys history of standing together with them on picket lines about issues that were important to them and said “now we must stand with him.”

One speaker said: “I dream of living in a country with good hospitals, a decent education system.

“A country where large corporations pay their taxes and the worries of the common man are listened to and acted upon.

“Jeremy Corbyn is a socialist, a man of the people and we must stand with him now.”

Despite the large number of people the event remained peaceful, with a strong sense of comeraderie among the protestors.

In the past week around 60,000 people have joined Labour with the prospect of taking part in a leadership election.

After many speakers the rally finished with a rousing chorus of You Will Never Walk Alone.