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
The world cup from 32 to 48 teams. And the bafta nominations are out with the jazz musical la la land leading the way. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that theres been a significant increase in the number of people with Mental Health problems asking to be seen at accident and Emergency Departments in englands hospitals. Figures from nhs digital, and analysed for the bbc, show that, in the year 2015 16, there were over 165,000 Psychiatric Attendances at A E Departments a rise of 47 over the past four years. Doctors describe the figures as the tip of the iceberg as not all Mental Health cases are evident in the figures. 0ur social affairs correspondent, alison holt, has the story and reports from birmingham. Its another day of unrelenting demand in the Emergency Department of Birminghams Queen Elizabeth hospital. Patients are lining up on trolleys in the corridor and The Waiting Room is packed. The Psychiatric Team based in the department is dealing with a number of people who have tried
In the Supreme Court may end up being the winners because brexit needs to be on time. We will be hearing from alex salmond. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. By the end of this week, a bill will be laid before parliament to start the process of leaving the European Union. It follows a ruling by the Supreme Court, confirming that ministers are not allowed to trigger the process without parliamentary approval. Despite losing the case, ministers insist their Brexit Timetable is intact and they expect both houses of parliament to give their approval before the end of march, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. A hot ticket, to seejudges rule. Is it the prime minister, or parliament thats in charge . Theresa may wanted to avoid asking mps for permission to start leaving the eu. But Businesswoman Gina Miller fought and fought and fought again. Arguing the government simply does not have the power to do it alone. Theres no precedent, so can our departure start . So called art
In the Supreme Court may end up being the winners because brexit needs to be on time. We will be hearing from alex salmond. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. By the end of this week, a bill will be laid before parliament to start the process of leaving the European Union. It follows a ruling by the Supreme Court, confirming that ministers are not allowed to trigger the process without parliamentary approval. Despite losing the case, ministers insist their Brexit Timetable is intact and they expect both houses of parliament to give their approval before the end of march, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. A hot ticket, to seejudges rule. Is it the prime minister, or parliament thats in charge . Theresa may wanted to avoid asking mps for permission to start leaving the eu. But Businesswoman Gina Miller fought and fought and fought again. Arguing the government simply does not have the power to do it alone. Theres no precedent, so can our departure start . So called art
In the Supreme Court may end up being the winners because brexit needs to be on time. We will be hearing from alex salmond. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. By the end of this week, a bill will be laid before parliament to start the process of leaving the European Union. It follows a ruling by the Supreme Court, confirming that ministers are not allowed to trigger the process without parliamentary approval. Despite losing the case, ministers insist their Brexit Timetable is intact and they expect both houses of parliament to give their approval before the end of march, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. A hot ticket, to seejudges rule. Is it the prime minister, or parliament thats in charge . Theresa may wanted to avoid asking mps for permission to start leaving the eu. But Businesswoman Gina Miller fought and fought and fought again. Arguing the government simply does not have the power to do it alone. Theres no precedent, so can our departure start . So called art