Labour will today pledge to address parents' concerns over poor school diet while the Conservatives will continue their attack on gypsies in the latest phase of the election campaign.

Tony Blair and Ruth Kelly will launch a children's "mini-manifesto" vowing to tackle a range of issues from junk food advertising to internet predators.

The manifesto also addresses some of the concerns raised by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's campaign to improve the diet of school children.

Blair and the education secretary have said that catering facilities in schools will be upgraded and staff retrained so that healthier non-processed food can be produced.

The Guardian says the children's manifesto is a sign that Labour recognises it badly needs a positive stance, especially one that appeals to women.

Meanwhile the Conservatives are continuing with their attack on the Human Rights Act which they say is allowing travellers to flout planning rules.

As a range of papers keep up their campaign against illegal encampments, Michael Howard is seeking to gain electoral advantage by promising action.