CAMPAIGNING in the Newport West by-election is in full swing today - but Labour have brought out the big guns, with Jeremy Corbyn hitting the streets urging voters to back their candidate Ruth Jones.

The Labour leader was joined by shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, first minister Mark Drakeford, and Labour figures from Gwent and further afield in the last push before voters go to the polls on Thursday, April 4.

Mr Corbyn rallied supporters at the Newport Centre before hitting the streets on Dolphin Street, where he spoke to residents and voters, and was met with a positive reaction.

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Despite requests, the Argus was not given the opportunity to interview Mr Corbyn, and press were barred from the rally at Newport Centre.

A small army of Conservative members and supporters from across the UK also came to the city to rally support for candidate Matthew Evans.

But it was the Renew Party which put on the most spectacular event of the day - with a plane pulling a banner saying 'Vote June Davies - Renew' flying over the city at 4pm. Members and supporters were also out in force across the city backing Ms Davies, with a van featuring a screen displaying messages patrolling the constituency.

Jeremy Corbyn wasn't the only party leader visiting Newport - Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds was also out campaigning for candidate Ryan Jones, while Plaid's Adam Price was joined by other top party figures, including his predecessor Leanne Wood, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell and Mid and West Wales AM Helen Mary Jones, drumming up support for candidate Jonathan Clark.

Ukip's Neil Hamilton was also out and about, and was joined by a furry friend.

The Green Party is also holding a 'weekend of action' as part of efforts to get deputy leader Amelia Womack elected next week.

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