“Our nation has an epidemic of educational poverty” – MP Robert Halfon

Robert Halfon is a Conservative MP and chairman of the House of Commons Elected Board of Education. (Subscribe:

He talks to Krishnan about why he believes this country has an “epidemic of educational poverty,” his views on school reform, and his experience with cerebral palsy. This episode was recorded on Monday, January 11, before the government decided to issue food vouchers after the public proclamation, after sharing photos of free school meal packages on online networks. ——- See more of our explanatory series here – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjqQf1xYLQ6bu-iixvoFTVsiXQVlVniX
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