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Jamie Oliver calls for more free school meals help as two-thirds of voters support expansion

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Jamie Oliver is calling for more free school meals help as two-thirds of voters back the expansion of help to all children whose families receive universal credit – as campaigned for by The Independent.

The celebrity chef is among those asking the government to “put children’s health first” and widen the eligibility for free school meals. Under current rules, only children from households with an income below £7,400 – after tax and benefits – are eligible.

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