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The Islington North MP had earlier vowed to create a less theatrical PMQs than has been previously exhibited and he started this process by using questions submitted to him by members of the public to quiz Mr Cameron, rather than his own.

He also called for “solidarity” with workers around the world, blaming a “free market philosophy” for workplace tragedies in China.

She said: “He wasn’t nervous, he delivered the questions in a more powerful way than previous leaders and David Cameron didn’t really know what to do with him – we are in a different game now and I am enjoying it”.

Corbyn is expected to receive a rapturous reception from trade union delegates in Brighton which will cap what he describes as his “extraordinary summer” that saw a quarter of a million supporters vote him Labour leader.

There is normally standing room only for Prime Minister’s Questions but the chamber will be especially packed today when Jeremy Corbyn makes his debut as Labour leader.

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His comments came after another Conservative candidate for mayor, Andrew Boff, said: “I had the absolute tickles when I found out that Jeremy Corbyn was leader of the Labour Party”.

Mr Corbyn also indicated he would not attempt to enforce his personal opposition to the Trident nuclear deterrent or welfare cap. “I’ve long argued to abolish it and put a better alternative in its place, but it was rather refreshing today – good”.

The pacifist and republican also came under fire after he declined to sing the national anthem at a service for veterans of World War II in London on Tuesday.

John McDonnell, who was appointed shadow chancellor this week, admitted it was a mistake to say that republicans should be honoured for using armed struggle to force a negotiated settlement.

Sir Nicholas said: “It was an extremely disrespectful thing and I think he needs to make his mind up whether he is a grown-up or not”.

Corbyn was elected Labour leader in a landslide victory announced Saturday afternoon, alongside Tom Watson as deputy leader.

Mr Reed is to remain shadow minister for local government despite vocally backing Mr Corbyn’s Blairite rival in the leadership race.

He said: “Shadow Home Secretary is a huge role and it is an honour to be asked to do it. I always said that I would serve the party and the country in any way that I can”.