Sunak said: 'We have actually already acted, is what I’d say to Marcus and everyone else'
forward Rashford joined with supermarket bosses and food industry leaders to demand ministers continue providing the meals to vulnerable children.
But Mr Sunak told BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show as other support such as the furlough scheme had come to an end, so should the provision of free school meals in the holidays. ‘That is a new programme, it was announced earlier this year, it’s being rolled out across the country, and I think that can make an enormous difference to people.’
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Rishi Sunak rejects Marcus Rashford’s call for free school meals extensionChancellor says government has done enough with existing holiday activities scheme
Lire la suite »
Coronavirus live: UK A&Es in ‘terrible place’ as chancellor rejects calls for immediate ‘plan B’Latest updates: medical leader says emergency departments are struggling to cope as Rishi Sunak says Covid numbers don’t suggest action needed today
Lire la suite »
Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transportThe chancellor will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services in England.
Lire la suite »
VA school superintendent reported assault to school board the day ofScott Ziegler, the school superintendent for Loudoun County School District, denied having 'any record' of the sexual assault at the Virginia high school, despite emailing the board on the day of.
Lire la suite »
Scotrail strikes set to go ahead during COP26 summitThe RMT union rejects the latest offer from ScotRail in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Lire la suite »
Flight costs set to rise as Chancellor prepares to hike air passenger dutyBRITS face a hike in flight costs as the Chancellor prepares to raise air passenger duty. The new levy is expected to be announced in next week’s budget and will hit those travelling to Austr…
Lire la suite »