Jeremy Corbyn stays behind after Remembrance Sunday ceremony to applaud WWII veterans

The Labour leader was photographed speaking to veterans during their march

Jeremy Corbyn was seen applauding and taking pictures of the veterans after the ceremony (Getty Images)

Pictures have emerged of Jeremy Corbyn quietly paying his respects to WWII veterans on Remembrance Sunday.

On the same day that the Labour leader was widely criticised for showing disrespect for apparently not bowing properly, the images show Mr Corbyn stood next to the railings applauding as veterans march past at the Cenotaph in central London.

Tim Brown, an Ashfield Labour Cabinet member, tweeted a picture of Mr Corbyn with a number of veterans after the service, claiming: “Jeremy Corbyn went up to Horseguards to meet/talk with WW2 veterans while the other politicians went for VIP lunch”.

Labour has not confirmed whether the party leader had missed a VIP lunch, though it confirmed Mr Corbyn had a second ceremony to attend in his constituency of Islington North.

The DCMS, which is responsible for organising commemorations, has not responded to request for comment.

This article has been updated