Ed Miliband is talking immigration and HS2 in Bury

11:46 AM

Speaking in Bury, Greater Manchester, Mr Miliband said he welcomed the opportunity offered by the debate “to talk directly to the British people and make a simple case”. He added: “It’s a case for change, because I believe it is only when working people succeed that Britain succeeds.”

The Labour leader also said that as a son of immigrants he is also proud to lead a party that has changed its stance on immigration. So far, during the Q&A, he has taken questions on the NHS and balancing the nations books.

.@Ed_Miliband speaking ahead of a People's Question Time in Bury with the brill @Frith4BuryNorth pic.twitter.com/CRCSQnxCav

— Labour North West (@LabourNorthWest) April 2, 2015

"I feel I'm not being very nice to the left", says @Ed_Miliband. He's only talking about the audience at his Q and A in Bury, though.

— Nick Eardley (@nickeardley) April 2, 2015

He was also quizzed on Labour’s support for Hs2 and said his party were “absolutely” committed to the project.

George Osborne, the Chancellor, is expected to give a speech later today questioning Ed Balls’ commitment to the project.