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Jeremy Corbyn has said he \u201cfancies the chances\u201d of his new party in Scotland ahead of its official launch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The former Labour leader was in Glasgow supporting striking hotel workers on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

He was in the city ahead of the official launch of his new political party which is currently unnamed.<\/p>\n

Corbyn also said he would support a second referendum on Scottish independence if the people of Scotland wanted it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand the rights and needs of self-determination in Scotland and elsewhere,\u201d he told STV News.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Scottish people have a right to decide their own future. Therefore if the Scottish people want a second referendum, that\u2019s fine by me, and I would support that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked what he thought of the possible success for his new party in Scotland, Corbyn said: \u201cOf course I fancy our chances, with the number of supporters we\u2019ve got and the power and the simplicity of the message.\u201d<\/p>\n

Corbyn said his party has received 800,000 sign-ups across the UK since it launched.<\/p>\n

He is expected to attend the launch of the first Scottish branch in Glasgow next month.<\/p>\n

Responding to criticism from Nicola Sturgeon in her memoir in which she accused him of \u201csneering superiority\u201d, Corbyn said she should \u201cget over it\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m astonished she should say that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNicola, if you\u2019re watching this, get over it, just get over it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought you and I got on quite well when I was leader of the opposition and you were leader of the SNP. I seem to remember some quite convivial conversation.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cLets have a cup of tea.\u201d<\/p>\n

Corbyn launched the new political party with former Labour MP Zarah Sultana, which still does not appear to have a name but is marketed as \u201cYour Party\u201d.<\/p>\n

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