Barry Gardiner: Labour manifesto makes ‘extraordinary commitments’ – BBC Newsnight

Labour has launched its general election manifesto, promising to “transform” the UK and to renationalise rail, mail, water and energy.
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Leader Jeremy Corbyn also vowed “a green transformation” of the economy, aiming to get the UK “on track” for a net-zero carbon system by the 2030s.

The 105 page manifesto includes a windfall tax on oil firms and scrapping rises in the state pension age.

Mr Corbyn said his offer to voters was “radical” and would mean “real change”.

Political Editor Nicholas Watt talks outlines key pledges in the Labour Party manifesto and Emma Barnett is joined by Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner.

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