Deliveroo riders from Manchester went on strike to protest against 'cuts to pay and poor working conditions'.

Self-employed staff held a four hour walkout from 11am to 3pm.

A protest march was also held from Ancoats through the city centre.

Video footage shows about 40 cyclists, moped riders pedestrians taking part, many holding banners aloft and beeping horns as they march along Portland Street.

Similar protests were also held on Thursday in Bristol and Bournemouth.

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The striking riders are calling for a minimum payment of £5 per delivery and £8 for a double order; a £1 payment for every additional mile travelled; no deliveries outside Manchester city centre; and for motorbike riders to be given the same access to orders as cyclists.

One Manchester Deliveroo rider taking part - who gave his name only as Zahid - said: “We are going on strike for at least £5 a delivery to cover the cost of living, and to provide for accidents and illnesses.

"The money we make per delivery is decreasing at a time when inflation increases."

Andy Nesbitt, north west area organiser for the Industrial Workers of the World trade union, helped the riders organise the protest.

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He claimed many Deliveroo staff were currently earning less than £5 a hour, adding: "The majority of the city centre Deliveroo riders took part today. It was really good.

"Many Deliveroo riders earn less than the minimum hourly wage for 18-year-olds. We're giving them a fortnight to respond to our demands before we consider further action.

"We call on Deliveroo to listen and act on these demands and to do the right thing by their riders."

Deliveroo chiefs said 'only about 15 to 20 riders' were present, plus various other union reps, and that the strike didn't affect services.

"Deliveroo is proud that it creates well-paid flexible work across Manchester which allows riders to choose when and where to work and to be their own bosses," a spokesman said.

"Riders make on average over £10 an hour with Deliveroo, and earnings rose throughout 2018.

"Deliveroo listens carefully to rider feedback and works hard to address any issues raised in our regular help hubs, and we will continue to engage across Manchester, improving the rider experience at every chance we get.

"We respect the right of individuals to protest, but their actions are unrepresentative riders in Manchester, of which the vast majority will be out delivering amazing meals to customers."