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Nigel Farage: Ukip 'wants our country back'

Nigel Farage has unveiled Ukip's manifesto for the upcoming General Election, pledging to introduce a referendum to "free" Britain from the European Union, adding: "Then, only then, can we truly control our borders."

The party leader also promised an £18 billion "tax giveaway", including plans to raise the income tax threshold for lower and middle earners and abolish inheritance tax.

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Labour: Ukip just 'Tory policies, people and money'

Ukip's policies prove they are "a party which stands for a privileged few", a Labour spokesman has claimed.

Jon Trickett, Shadow Minister Without Portfolio, drew comparisons between the Ukip manifesto, which was launched today, and the Conservatives - and he argued there was little to choose between them.

UKIP are a party of Tory policies, Tory people and Tory money.

Just as important as what is in the manifesto is what’s missing. A vote for UKIP is a vote for NHS privatisation and the Tories plan to cut twice as fast in the next year as last year. This is what Nigel Farage has said he believes in.

UKIP don’t represent working people - like the Tories they stand up only for a privileged few. That’s why they are preparing to do a deal with David Cameron after the election.

– Jon Trickett, Labour
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