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The demonstrators have not issued a manifesto but what started with anger over public services has evolved into broader demands for political change.

This follows a commitment made by the Labour Party in its manifesto and further commitments by PM Sir Keir Starmer in September that the practice would be "banned for good".

"These are a long-overdue first step, but the government is far away from meeting its manifesto commitment to end junk food advertising to kids."

In its election manifesto, Labour said it would not increase National Insurance, the basic, higher, or additional rates of income tax, or VAT.

As the Chief Secretary to the PM Darren Jones said: "The manifesto commitments stand today."