by Our News Desk

CELEBRATING Christmas the socialist way just got easier — with this Jeremy Corbyn Christmas tree topper.The woolly likeness of the Labour leader was unveiled yesterday by political knitter Kristina Stiff.

The crocheted version of Mr Corbyn comes complete with beige jacket, red tie and, of course, his trademark beard.

Ms Stiff hopes it will provide the “festive atheist socialist” with a “non-denominational alternative” to the traditional star or angel.

“He is probably not the messiah but he might be our saviour. Rejoice,” her advert states.

Ms Stiff first gained fame for creating pin cushions in the likeness of Nigel Farage and Michael Gove.

But speaking to the Star yesterday, she explained that Mr Corbyn’s victory in the Labour leadership contest had inspired her to make something “more positive.”

She said: “I’ve been crocheting political likenesses for a couple of years ago but up until now they were all pincushions of the less popular politicians.”

That changed when Ms Stiff, who lives in Brighton, met Mr Corbyn when he came to speak at the TUC conference there.

“I am so moved and inspired by his words and actions that I wanted to express it, loud and proud,” she said. “In the end, I got a warm, hearty handshake and a lovely smile. He’s great.”

Her creation has proved so popular that she already has orders for three months.

“It turns out that lots of other people want one too, so for the next three months I will be pretty much living in a pile of wool,” she said.

“I’m definitely glad it will be with Mr Corbyn and not someone loathsome.”

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