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He said that our health service only manages to function because of the skilled immigrants working in it. He also said immigrants were not responsible for pushing wages down, but buoyed the economy by taking manufacturing and agricultural jobs that natives wouldn't.
I thought this was a good speech. Definitely an improvement, with more emphasis on detailed policy. He even referenced a Gordon Brown policy, that of giving money to communities badly affected by a rapid swell in migrants. So he is making a genuine effort to bring the party together.
Jess Philips, a birmingham MP, was quite positive on the radio. However she still would like specific assurances that if she rejoins the shadow cabinet the threats and abuse against her from new members will end.