direct to your inboxThis is the moment hundreds of people joined a protest in Manchester city centre over the government's controversial new crime laws.The 'Kill the Bill' demonstration began with dozens of people marching down Market Street and Deansgate before gathering in St Peter's Square at around 5pm tonight.The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has been passed by MPs in the House of Commons tonight despite fierce criticism.It includes measures which will increase sentences for certain types of crime and significantly increases police powers over the right to protest.Labour has chosen to vote against the bill saying it will impose disproportionate controls on free expression.
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