Starmer describes free school meal expansion as ‘down payment’ on child poverty

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a visit to a school in Essex, following the Government’s announcement that over half a million more children are to get free school meals - (PA Wire)

The expansion of free school meals is a “down payment” on child poverty, the Prime Minister has said.

Charities and campaigners have urged the Government to axe the two-child benefit cap to ease child poverty as ministers set out plans to expand free school meals to all pupils in England from families on universal credit.