It wouldn’t be a Tory party conference without hundreds of protesters lining the streets. Manchester has not disappointed. From trade unionists, Steve Bray’s die-hard remainers, the Young Communist League, Extinction Rebellion and, of course, Just Stop Oil, anyone with a grievance appears to have made it to the Rainy City. Even Bully XL owners have trudged around Manchester today, chanting “muzzle Rishi, not our dogs!” – although Mr S can gladly report that they’ve left their hounds at home.

Beginning their marches an hour late, Mr S isn’t quite sure that the activists managed to capture the attention of the Tory politicians they were denouncing – particularly as most were already safely inside the venue for today’s big speeches. But for those readers desperate to find out exactly what the protesters outside were shouting about, fear not: Steerpike has collated all the best bits…

‘Stop Brexit Man’ Steve Bray’s crowd accidentally ended up sharing their stage with the Bully XL owners… 
Once the pooch protesters left, Bray’s ensemble was left looking rather threadbare…
Since the dogs weren’t allowed to join the marches due to, er, health and safety concerns, about 100 indignant owners took to the streets instead.
Meanwhile Mr S spotted the Grim Reaper heading up the main march as The Peoples’ Assembly chanted a number of variations on the theme of ‘Tories Out’.
Ah, Mr S wondered when the issue of HS2 would crop up. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will have to get used to answering questions on this one…
Charming…
No orange paint has been thrown as of yet, but Mr S wouldn’t count on Just Stop Oil managing to contain themselves for long…
A cheery looking Jacob Rees-Mogg and Michael Gove duo follow the protests with their mime act.
Talk about a dark sense of humour…