SWATHES of people squeezed themselves into a hall in Glasgow yesterday to hear Jeremy Corbyn speak after Labour was reminded not to forget the clout of Scotland in the next general election.

Introducing the left-wing candidate, who has been Islington North MP since 1983, MSP Neil Findlay told the audience that his last-minute inclusion in the race had “electrified” the Labour leadership debate.

Greeted by rapturous applause, Mr Corbyn spoke about his plans to oppose austerity, protect the NHS, fight against welfare reform and stop the renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons system.

He also rejected the smears from those opposed to his bid, stating he refuses to become drawn into personal attacks.

This comes on the same day that voting ended in the Scottish Labour leadership election after Jim Murphy resigned.

Labour was reduced from 41 to just one MP north of the border after the SNP swooped in to take 56 out of 59 seats.

The general election in May left Labour “decimated,” journalist John Wight told the Star and the party can only regain its traction if Mr Corbyn receives enough votes — especially from those who have been turned off from Blairite Labour — when the leadership ballot closes on 10 September.

Mr Wight added: “This is where Jeremy Corbyn comes in.

“He is real Labour in the 21st century, leading a movement committed to shifting the priority of the party and a future Labour government away from the rich, big business and the City of London over to the needs of ordinary working people.”

Mr Corbyn — currently the most popular choice against the dull backdrop of three Blairite contenders — spent Thursday addressing crowds in the jam-packed Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

And it seems that his rivals are getting hot under the collar at the likely prospect of him winning considering the number of personal attacks he has been subjected to — including those from Tony Blair and Alastair Campbell.

Liz Kendall, who is currently tailing behind in fourth place, was accused by Mr Corbyn of being “against democracy” by urging members to back anyone but Mr Corbyn.

Andy Burnham, now in second place, initially stuck up for Mr Corbyn amid personal attacks made by politicians and commentators but then went on to say that his policies — some of which, like renationalising railways, he adopted himself — “lack credibility.”