PROTESTERS are set to hit the streets in Burnley town centre in the latest wave of anti-capitalist action.

UK Uncut, the movement behind the recent occupation of London’s Fortnum and Mason store, now has a Burnley branch.

The fledgling group has planned its first demonstration for April 23, outside the Dorothy Perkins branch in St James’ Street.

An official for the Burnley group said: "This is our chance to show that avoiding UK tax affects everyone in this country.

“We’re calling on the Government to legislate to stop billions of pounds going to off-shore accounts and to use it to cover our deficit instead.”

Supporters are being urged to bring banners, placards, and flags to the protest, which begins at 1.30pm.

The Arcadia Group, which owns Dorothy Perkins and is headed by tycoon Sir Philip Green, has come under fire because of tax arrangements seemingly involving Monaco, where his wife is based.

Sir Philip, 58, was appointed as an adviser to the government on efficiency in the public sector last year.

Last October, he produced a report which described 'staggering’ wastage in Whitehall spending.

Arcadia Group has declined to comment on the protests, but Sir Philip has previously insisted his tax payments were not ‘relevant’ to his suitability to lead a government spending review.