Corbynmania has reached new heights as fans of the Labour leadership favourite have conducted a bidding war over a disposable cup that he used. It attracted 23 bids and sold for £51, with all the money going to Age UK.
The item description, written on 20 August when it was listed, states that Corbyn handed the seller the cup at the Playhouse in Nottingham: “OK, this is obviously aimed at a niche interest group, but Jeremy handed me his empty coffee cup at tonight’s gathering outside the Playhouse in Nottingham.
“I realise most people would have put it in the bin, but I asked, ‘What would JC do?’ and concluded that if people in need benefit, it would be OK. I hope he agrees or at least understands. So I am auctioning it to benefit Age UK Notts. If we sell it for over £50, I will try and get him to sign it too. Thanks.”
The Corbynmania trend has seen thousands of people pack into venues to hear him speak – and users of the Mumsnet website debate his “sexiness”.
Due to the fragility of the cup, the lucky winner will have to fork out an extra 99p for postage costs.