Jeremy corbyn has told the bbc he doesnt believe that immigration in the uk is too high. In a major speech, he is expected to suggest that labour is no longer wedded to the principle of Freedom Of Movement. When asked if he had changed his mind about the numbers coming to the uk this morning, he said no. He also addressed the issue of pay, saying he wanted to put a cap on the maximum amount people can earn in the uk, to create a more equal society. Our Political Correspondent reports. He has criticised the Prime Minister for not having a plan for brexit but he has been under pressure to set out his stall. Today, he reached out for Labour Voters worried about eu immigration by saying his party wasnt wedded to Freedom Of Movement. In a bbc interview he didnt suggest any new restrictions, so didnt suggest any new restrictions, so how would hed tackle the level of unskilled immigration . Ending exploitation of migrant workers, ending on cutting existing pay conditions, and enforcing the wo
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by xq institute. Bnsf railway. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff its opening day of confirmation season for team trump and senator Jeff Sessions, the nominee for attorney general, was leadoff man. He went before colleagues on the Senate Judiciary committee, defending his views on race and civil rights and at times, separating himself from the man who chose him. Lisa desjardins begins our coverage. Reporter alabama senator Jeff Sessions walked into his hearing, to some as a longtime, accomplished senator unfairly accused of prejudice; to others, as an extreme conservative who stokes racial divide. In his opening remarks, the attorney general hopeful laid out his theme to both sides,
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by xq institute. Bnsf railway. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff its opening day of confirmation season for team trump and senator Jeff Sessions, the nominee for attorney general, was leadoff man. He went before colleagues on the Senate Judiciary committee, defending his views on race and civil rights and at times, separating himself from the man who chose him. Lisa desjardins begins our coverage. Reporter alabama senator Jeff Sessions walked into his hearing, to some as a longtime, accomplished senator unfairly accused of prejudice; to others, as an extreme conservative who stokes racial divide. In his opening remarks, the attorney general hopeful laid out his theme to both sides,
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Antiwar activist and a vocal critic of racism in america. He was sentenced to five years in jail for refusing to fight in vietnam and was stripped of his heavyweight title. Oppose what i want justice you who i oppose what i want equality. You will not even stand up for my religious beliefs and you will not even stand up for me. Today, we will look at a side of mohammed ali that the history books often overlook. We will see the author of the complete mohammed ali and the polity Elizabeth Alexander who will read her poem. In 2009, reciting the inaugural poem when president obama first took office. All of that and more coming up. Democracy to democracy now thousands are expected to gather at the funeral for mohammed ali, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. He was considered the greatest boxer of all time and will also be remembered for his activism, after he his role refused military induction in 1967. This title was taken away from him and he was sentenced to a fiveyear p