Budget 2016: Jeremy Corbyn's Tie And Suit Combo Is Not Everything It Seems

Poor Jeremy.

Jeremy Corbyn seemingly smartened-up for his showdown with George Osborne today, appearing in the Chamber in a suit that got everybody talking.

After the prime minister told him to "put on a proper suit [and] do up your tie" earlier this year, Corbyn looked like he had taken heed by donning a navy blue suit, pressed white shirt and crimson red tie.

A dapper Corbyn for Budget day pic.twitter.com/MuqyDnWWHX

— Ross Hawkins (@rosschawkins) March 16, 2016

Look at Jeremy Corbyn all dressed up. He looks like James Bond. pic.twitter.com/hGMayFklXm

— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) March 16, 2016

But all may not be as it seems.

His trousers, shielded from the usual camera-angles in the Commons, caused shock when people discovered they did not match the pristine blue jacket he wore for Budget Day.

Here they are, a little closer up.

Inevitable outrage erupted as soon as people noticed the pictures.

** BREAKING NEWS **

Corbyn MAY be wearing black trousers & blue jacket AND NOT A SUIT (seeking confirmation) #pmqs pic.twitter.com/EACPRVjINn

— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) March 16, 2016

Is...Corbyn wearing black trousers and a blue suit jacket? If so, unforgivable! #PMQs

— Helen James (@lettertodaddy) March 16, 2016

Corbyn's been lent a jacket, needs matching trousers, but he's almost managed to dress himself #progressivepolitics

— Aaron Lee Bennett (@aaronleebennett) March 16, 2016

The FT Comment crew conclude Corbyn is looking very smart - crisp new shirt...until we notice he is wearing black trousers #budget2016

— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) March 16, 2016

Debate up in Press Gallery now on whether Jeremy Corbyn IS wearing a suit after all! Some think it's a dark blue jacket & black trousers!

— joncraigSKY (@joncraig) March 16, 2016

Corbyn seems to have smartened up from his last big speech, made to the Chamber of British Commerce, when he appeared wearing a tie but with his top button un-done.

One commentator noted he had the "look of the perennial school rebel who was accidentally made a prefect".

First speech to business and Corbyn pitches his look carefully at "Yes, I've put a tie on, but only just." #bccconf pic.twitter.com/0M2tgzNH5u

— Robert Hutton (@RobDotHutton) March 3, 2016
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