Corbyn labelled "disloyal" for refusing to sing national anthem

Jeremy Corbyn, the newly elected Labour leader is proving to be truly controversial. At the Battle of Britain anniversary service, Corbyn caused an outrage as he refused to sing the national anthem.

He was accused of being “disloyal”, as well as faced clamour by the Labour Party, with one of his shadow cabinet ministers threatening to leave after just two days.

At the Battle of Britain remembrance ceremony, attended by David Cameron, the Defence Secretary and several military leaders, at St Paul's Cathedral, Corbyn stood silently while everyone sang the national anthem, “God Save the Queen”. His refusal caused him to receive severe criticism.

The staunch republican has been very vocal in the past regarding his views of having the monarchy abolished. Regarding the criticism of not singing the national anthem, Corbyn stressed that he “stood in respectful silence”.

Corbyn was also accused of hypocrisy for accepting a place in the Privy Council which will require him to kneel before Queen Elizabeth II and kiss her hand, even though he holds his views on the monarchy.