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How could a UK points-based immigration system work?

The government has revealed more details of its plan for a new immigration system to replace freedom of movement, now the UK has left the EU.

Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government.

It is urging employers to "move away" from relying on "cheap labour" from Europe and invest in retaining staff and developing automation technology.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be treated equally after UK-EU free movement ends on 31 December.

Labour said the "hostile environment" will make it hard to attract workers.

But ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Secretary Priti Patel said the new system would mean "the brightest and the best will be able to come to the United Kingdom".

Political editor Nick Watt reports.

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