Public and local councils offer free meals to children after government refuses to fund them – BBC News

Cafes, pubs and restaurants – as well as some councils – have intervened in England to provide free school meals for children in the medium term after the government refused to fund them. Footballer Marcus Rashford, who has campaigned on the issue, says he will continue to pressure the government to change its mind and offer free meals on school holidays. Reeta Chakrabarti introduces BBC News Ten to education correspondent Elaine Dunkley. Please subscribe HERE .

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