Children's manifesto

Senior Labour figures have launched a range of policies to reinforce children's welfare.

Education secretary Ruth Kelly said a third term Labour government would support moves to make school meals healthier, ensure children were not "bombarded" with adverts for unhealthy food, and further punish shopkeepers who sell cigarettes to children.

Party Response: Conservative

Tim Collins shadow education said: "Labour’s four education secretaries have had eight years to make a difference on truancy, child protection and school meals.