Labour backs footballer’s campaign as he takes on Downing Street again

A quarter of a million people have now signed Marcus Rashford’s petition demanding a major expansion of the free school meals scheme, just days after it was launched.

The England and Manchester United striker has vowed to keep campaigning for the scheme to be extended to school holidays and all children whose family receive universal credit, despite resistance from Downing Street.

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