Mark Drakeford was busy serving lunches to primary school children on Wednesday to mark the start of the rollout of universal free school meals in Wales. During his visit to Ysgol Bro Preseli in Pembrokeshire, the Welsh Labour leader wore chef whites and a hair net.
The politician said on Twitter that he enjoyed his visit to the primary school, but wasn't sure he could "keep up with the pace of their fantastic kitchen staff". His visit alongside Plaid Cymru's Designated Member Siân Gwenllian, came as the co-operation agreement announced the rollout of universal free school meals is starting in Wales this week with the youngest children in primary schools the first to benefit.
The policy for universal free school meals under the Labour government and Plaid Cymru agreement begins with reception children this month, before being rolled out to all children of primary school age by 2024.
