Most members of the public quizzed by Press Gazette in a vox pop today did not appear to agree with Labour's manifesto plan for tougher press regulation.

The Labour Party’s general election manifesto yesterday committed it to enforcing the recommendations of the Leveson Inquiry.

The manifesto said: “We expect the industry to establish a mechanism for independent self-regulation, which delivers proper redress for individuals, as set out in the Royal Charter, and agreed by all parties in Parliament.