The coalition, involving 42 charities including Barnardo's and LondonPlay, is using the manifesto to highlight what they call "the starkrealities that children in London currently face".
Proposals in the manifesto include ensuring access to play facilities tohelp reduce obesity, while the document highlights figures showing thatjust under half of inner London children are living below the povertyline.
London's councillors are also being urged to develop high-quality,affordable childcare and address "school holiday poverty" by providingfree and accessible activities during these periods.
Housing is another major concern with latest Greater London Authorityfigures showing that a third of children and young people in the capitallive in overcrowded households.
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