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'Free school meals for ALL kids would ensure every child has opportunity to thrive'

No child should go to school hungry. Undernourished pupils find it harder to concentrate and are more prone to disruptive behaviour.

That is why we are campaigning for England to follow Scotland and Wales in providing free meals for all primary children.

Our call is today backed by Henry Dimbleby, author of the National Food Strategy, who warns the situation is now at an all-time low.

Strict eligibility rules mean 800,000 kids living in poverty miss out on free meals.

All too often teachers have to bring in food for them or parents go without so they can eat.

The Mirror are campaigning for England to follow Scotland and Wales in providing free meals for all primary children (Getty Images)

One guaranteed hot, nutritious meal a day would help children learn and prosper.

Every youngster should have the chance to succeed, regardless of background.

Universal free school meals would help not just the most needy, they would ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Lost Post

It's high time the Royal Mail paid workers a decent wage (AFP/Getty Images)

Christmas cards are a cherished festive tradition, for sending wishes to loved ones or keeping in touch with old friends.

But this year we may have to wait until after Boxing Day for our cards to arrive.

That is because the Royal Mail has reportedly ordered staff to prioritise parcels as they strive to clear the backlog caused by strikes.

The company has handed £884million to shareholders in recent years.

If it had paid workers a decent wage, services would not have been hit and our Christmas post would have arrived on time.

Warm wishes

The Daily Mirror's ‘Warm Welcome’ Christmas Appeal at the ISRA charity in Sparkhill, Birmingham (Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)

Generous Mirror readers have raised thousands for our Christmas Appeal.

Your kindness has made it possible to fund spaces were people can find warmth and company this cold, dark winter.

Thank you to all those who gave so freely.

In tough times our readers are always the first to think of others.

From everyone at the paper, may we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

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