Jeremy Corbyn almost here.

The leader of the Labour Party will hold a rally on the beach this evening.

Corbyn has previously said Labour is on “permanent campaign mode” in case May’s government fails, with plans to tour 60 Tory marginal seats.

The Conservatives claimed victory in the recent General Election in Southport after 20 years of Liberal Democrat rule.

Southport has traditionally seen many Labour voters back the Lib Dems in a bid to stop the Conservatives gaining power, but this time there was much agonising over whether Liz Savage (Labour) or Sue McGuire (Lib Dem) was the best candidate to vote for.

Labour gained 30 seats nationally, with Jeremy Corbyn declaring: “We are now a government in waiting and we must think and act at all times with that in mind.

“We will continue to take the fight to the Tories and I will be out campaigning around the country in Conservative marginals in those extra seats we need to gain to deliver the government for the many that almost 13 million people voted for last week.”

When and where will Corbyn's Southport rally take place?

The rally will take place today (Friday, August 18) shortly before 6pm.

Visitors wanting to see the Labour leader should head to Southport beach car park - at the southern end of Marine Drive - where Corbyn will be addressing the beachfront crowd.

Getting there

Merseyside Police has urged those going to the rally to park away from the area and walk to the beach where possible.

Southport Flower Show is being held on the same day, so motorists are asked to allow extra time for finding a parking space, as it may be more difficult that usual.

The beach is around a 15-20 minute walk from Southport train station. You can find directions here