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Political parties begin war of words over immigration

Labour has set out plans to pay for 1,000 extra border guards through additional visa charges in a speech by the shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper.

But the pledge has already been dismissed by Theresa May who insists the party's sums do not add up.

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Labour 'got things wrong' on immigration in the past

The Shadow Home Secretary has admitted Labour "got things wrong" on immigration in the past.

Addressing a conference today, Yvette Cooper said the party should have controlled immigration from Eastern Europe, and should have done more about the impact it had on low-skilled jobs and communities.

But, she added, she believes the Tories are "failing on every count", with their promises "in tatters", while UKIP were just "promoting division".

She said Labour's plan was focused on ensuring "fair movement rather than free movement".

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