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Jeremy Corbyn has urged people to think about others who are "cut off and lonely" or living in war-torn nations at Christmas.

The Labour leader used his Christmas message to call for people to show each other care and described Britain as a ‘compassionate country.”

In his second Christmas message as Labour leader, Mr Corbyn said: “At Christmas we spend time at home with family and friends.

“It’s a time of the year when we think about others. Like those who have no home to call their own or who are sleeping rough on our streets.

“We think about those who feel cut off and lonely. Many older citizens to whom we owe so much will be spending what should be a time of joy alone.

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"We think of others such as carers who look after loved ones, people with disabilities or dementia.

"And abroad we think of those living in nations like Yemen, Syria and Libya in fear of bombs and bullets, of injury and death.

"None of this is inevitable. We pride ourselves on being a compassionate nation.

"My Christmas wish is that we all do more to help bring about the kind of society and world we want to live in.

"Whenever you can show people love, show them you care and enjoy your Christmas."

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PM Theresa May used her message to pay tribute to the emergency services and service men and women stationed abroad.

She said: “As we gather with our friends and family, I want to say thank you to all those whose service to others means they will be spending time away from their loved ones this Christmas."

“Men and women in our armed forces whose humbling bravery and daily sacrifices help to ensure the security of our nation and our allies around the world.

She added: “As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let us celebrate all those selfless acts - and countless others - that epitomise the values we share: Christian values of love, service and compassion that are lived out every day in our country by people all faiths and none.”