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Corbyn joins unions to urge Labour voters to back remain

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has pleaded for his party's supporters and trade unionists to vote Remain in the EU referendum in order to safeguard and extend the rights of ordinary workers.

In a show of unity by the Labour movement, Mr Corbyn joined members of his shadow cabinet and trade union leaders in an attempt to win over the party's wavering voters.

Mr Corbyn, whose efforts so far in the campaign have been criticised as lukewarm, said Labour would be making "the strongest case we can" for a Remain win on June 23.

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Leaving EU could cause 'full-blown NHS staffing crisis'

Emily Maclean. Credit: ITV News.

Leaving the EU could cause a "full-blown staffing crisis" within the NHS, a student midwife has said at the Labour In for Britain event.

Emily Maclean said: "Every day, Britain's babies come safely into the world thanks to the first-rate care of midwives from Europe.

"Trust me the NHS needs these people. They bring a wealth of experience, and they've taught me a lot. We shouldn't gamble with the NHS."

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