Bernie Sanders Support Hillary Clintons

Bernie Sanders said "Hillary Clinton understands that we must fix an economy in America that is rigged and that sends almost all new wealth and income to the top one percent."

He went on: "Hillary Clinton understands that if someone in America works 40 hours a week, that person should not be living in poverty."

Presumptive Democratic nominee for US president Hillary Clinton has been given a major boost after Bernie Sanders threw his support behind her.

Speaking in front of supporters from both camps in New Hampshire Mr Sanders, who for months ran against Mrs Clinton in a hotly-contested and bitter campaign for the party's nomination, congratulated her for winning.

With a glassy-eyed Mrs Clinton at his side, he said: "She will be the Democratic nominee for president and I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States."

The 74-year-old Vermont senator, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, pledged his "political revolution" which has energised millions of Americans would continue.

But he admitted that his opponent is "far and away the best candidate" for the top job and to succeed Barack Obama in the 8 November election expected to be against property tycoon Donald Trump.

With a huge smile, the former US secretary of state embraced Mr Sanders and they raised their arms in a traditional show of unity in front of thousands of people.

Mrs Clinton, 68, hopes the joint appearance will help her win over Mr Sanders' supporters, some of whom carried his signs into the rally and frequently drowned out her backers.