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Police are on hand at the rally in Brighton Credit: ITV Meridian

The rally in Brighton gets underway Credit: ITV Meridian

Hundreds have attended the Brighton rally Credit: ITV Meridian

People in Canterbury prepare to march Credit: ITV Meridian

Workers take to the street in support of the strike action Credit: ITV Meridian

There is a big turn out in Brighton Credit: ITV Meridian

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service are on strike today as part of a nationwide row with the government over pay and pensions.

The fire service will have 11 fire engines available, together with the aerial ladder platform and two off-road vehicles in case of any incidents.

Teachers from Oxfordshire are travelling up to London to join a national rally Credit: ITV Meridian