By Watford MP backed Rashford’s plea for free school meals
Watford MP Dean Russell has said he was “pleased” to hear that the government listened to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford’s campaign to provide free school meals during the summer holidays.
It was announced yesterday that the Government are backing a £120 million fund to provide free school meals to some 1.3 million children in England over the summer period.
Originally Ministers defended the decision to not extend the scheme when Rashford wrote an open letter to Parliment asking for the decision to be reversed.
The U-turned came after Rashford’s campaign.
The Watford MP was pleased with the outcome as he had urged the Government to extend the scheme.
Dean Russell said:
“I am pleased that children in England will continue to receive free school meal vouchers during the holidays.
“I lobbied the government directly on this matter as I know this is a difficult time for many, and I am very pleased that the government listened.
“The ‘Covid-19 summer food fund’ adds to an extensive support system, which includes £63 million for local authorities to assist those struggling to afford food.”
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