Labour rule out migration target as Tories defend record on NHS

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Summary

  1. Laura Kuenssberg was joined this morning by Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, and Health Secretary Victoria Atkins
  2. On Keir Starmer's promise that net migration would fall under Labour, Cooper said it would be a "significant" cut but wouldn't set a target when pressed
  3. Atkins said the Tories' pledge to build 100 new GP surgeries would bring "healthcare closer to communities" - and defended the party's record on NHS wait times
  4. Adrian Ramsay, co-leader of the Green Party, told Kuenssberg his party hopes to win seats in Bristol Central, Waveney Valley, North Herefordshire and Brighton Pavilion
  5. Meanwhile, SNP leader John Swinney will formally launch his party’s election campaign later today
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