In the UK, wearing red is a way to show support for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
The British tradition of wearing red on Wednesdays has been adopted by Jeremy Corbyn supporters as a way to show their support for the Labour Party leader. The tradition originated in the early 20th century, when it was used by suffragettes to identify themselves. In recent years, it has been revived by left-wing groups as a symbol of solidarity with working people and against austerity measures introduced by Conservative governments. It has also become associated with pro-Corbyn groups like Momentum.
Supporters of Jeremy Corbyn have been donning red clothing and accessories on Wednesdays since 2015, when he first became leader of the Labour Party. It is believed that this trend began in July 2015 when two friends who were also members of Momentum noticed that many people were already wearing red on Wednesdays, including nurses and teachers who were striking over pay cuts.
