Co-op extends school meal voucher scheme over summer holidays as pressure for government U-turn mounts

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Marcus Rashford's former school teacher says he is not surprised he has gone on to take the country by storm with his charity work and campaigning.The Manchester United star Rashford is being hailed as a national hero after forcing the government into a u-turn on their plan to end free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays.He had previously also raised £20 million to pay for meals for families living below the breadline during lockdown.Simon Pyne taught the England forward at Button

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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has vowed to continue campaigning after his actions led the Government to reverse their decision over free school meals.On Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a U-turn over not extending the voucher system over the summer, announcing the launch of a new Covid Summer Food Fund to pay for lunches for all 1.3 million children on free meals in term for the duration of the holidays.Such a decision came after Rashford had written a passionate open

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succeeded in his campaign to force the government into a U-turn on their decision not to award free school meal vouchers over the summer holidays in England.In an open letter published on Monday, Rashford called on MPs to reverse the government’s stance on free school meals for as many as 1.3 children from low income families across the country.“I don’t even know what to say.

After penning a heartfelt letter detailing his own struggles when growing up,Rashford yesterday called for the government to reverse its decision to end free school meals over the summer. After initially rejecting the request, prompting an outcry from many, the government has finally agreed to extend the scheme.Rashford thanked people for their support on social media, with his initial letter gaining almost 150,000 retweets.

Rashford called on MPs to reverse the government's decision to end free school meals for low-income familes.The England striker said the letter was 'written from the heart' and pleaded for authorities to let vulnerable children to continue receiving the free school means during summer.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe Prime Minister and Department for Education

South Lanarkshire Council are hoping to give every new primary one pupil the chance to visit their new school before the summer holidays.Over the next couple of weeks, the council wants to organise dates for four- and five-year-olds due to start school in August to meet their new teacher.Some schools - including Cathkin Primary and St Columbkille's Primary in Rutherglen and Auchinraith Primary in Blantyre - have already contacted parents with details of visits next week.According to Scottish