Dozens of celebrities, including Kate Winslet and Ed Sheeran, have called on the prime minister to fund free school meals for all primary school children in England.
An open letter led by the National Education Union has seen celebrities such as Kate Winslet and Ed Sheeran call on the
"Free school meals for every child will put money back in parents' pockets. That's money they can use to pay for other essentials for their children, from heating and food at home to hobbies and after-school clubs."Teachers and support staff see the difference a healthy school dinner makes. When children are hungry, they can't learn. It's hard for them to concentrate and harder for them to reach their potential.
Scotland and Wales are already set to roll out free school meals to all primary school pupils by 2024, while a universal free school meal scheme for pupils in London was announced by Sadiq Khan earlier this year. "We're providing record financial support worth an average £3,300 per household. We have also raised benefits in line with inflation, increased the National Living Wage and are helping households with food, energy and other essential costs."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Olivia Colman and Kate Winslet among dozens of celebs urging PM to fund free school meals for allThe calls come as Wales and Scotland extend free school meals to all primary school children, while Sadiq Khan implements the scheme in London.
Read more »
Rishi refuses to commit to HS2 northern arm link and won't comment on tax cutsThe Tories have been accused of 'drifting out of touch'
Read more »
Rishi refuses to commit to HS2 northern arm link and won't comment on tax cutsThe Tories have been accused of 'drifting out of touch'
Read more »
Liz Truss Urges Rishi Sunak To Give Fracking The Green Light And Cut TaxesThe former prime minister is refusing to go quietly after her humiliating time in Downing Street.
Read more »