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Jeremy Corbyn pledges 'socialism of 21st century' in bid to put Labour in power

Jeremy Corbyn has promised to deliver "the socialism of the 21st century" as he insisted that under his leadership, Labour will be a party not only of protest but also of power.

In his speech at Labour's annual conference - days after being re-elected as leader - Mr Corbyn urged his fractured party to "end the trench warfare" and unite to take on the Conservatives for a general election which he said could come as early as next year.

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Corbyn's pro-migrant stance alienates ex-Labour voters

Jeremy Corbyn mounted a robust defence of immigration at the annual Labour conference, saying his party would not aim to cut migrant numbers if elected to government.

But this stance is unlikely to win back support from disenchanted voters in Crewe and Nantwich - a constituency which was once solidly Labour, but is now Conservative, and voted to leave the EU.

ITV News Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen reports:

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