It is estimated this would allow an extra 1.1million children to take part at a cost of £200million. Mr Sunak is also understood to be ‘open’ to the idea of extending the £20 a week increase in Universal Credit, which is due to finish in April. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s £200m sweetener: Prime Minister is planning to pour a fortune into school holiday clubs in bid to defuse row over free school meals
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Dido Harding’s Conservative MP husband blames ‘chaotic parents’ for sending children to school hungry – as Tory council leader claims those struggling to feed their children should shop at M&S
46 Scottish National Party MPs: Hannah Bardell (Livingston), Mhairi Black (Paisley and Renfrewshire South), Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber), Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North), Steven Bonnar (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill), Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith), Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Loudoun), Amy Callaghan (East Dunbartonshire), Lisa Cameron (East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow), Douglas Chapman (Dunfermline and West Fife), Joanna Cherry (Edinburgh South West), Ronnie Cowan (Inverclyde), Angela Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East), Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk), Martin Docherty-Hughes (West Dunbartonshire), Dave Doogan (Angus), Allan Dorans (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock), Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw), Stephen Flynn (Aberdeen South), Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran), Patrick Grady (Glasgow North), Peter Grant (Glenrothes), Neil Gray (Airdrie and Shotts), Neale Hanvey (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath), Drew Hendry (Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch … [Read more...] about Dido Harding’s Conservative MP husband blames ‘chaotic parents’ for sending children to school hungry – as Tory council leader claims those struggling to feed their children should shop at M&S
Marcus Rashford hails ‘superstar’ Britons for supporting his free meals campaign as he pushes Boris Johnson towards another U-turn
However, Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray was castigated on Twitter last weekend after he introduced coverage of United's game with Chelsea by saying: 'Whether you agree with Marcus Rashford's causes or not, there's surely only admiration for his continued commitment to them.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford hails ‘superstar’ Britons for supporting his free meals campaign as he pushes Boris Johnson towards another U-turn
Scotland becomes the first country in the world to pass landmark legislation offering free period products to anyone who needs them
She added that rollout of the legislation would be 'critical', saying: 'Period poverty is driven by a 'toxic trio' of issues, which on top of the cost of period products, includes a lack of education and the stigma and shame surrounding menstruation. … [Read more...] about Scotland becomes the first country in the world to pass landmark legislation offering free period products to anyone who needs them
FIFTY Northern Tory MPs mount a lockdown revolt: Boris faces a ‘red wall’ rebellion and demands for an ‘exit map’ – as eight million people are plunged into toughest coronavirus restrictions with addition of Nottingham and Warrington to Tier 3
Asked about the criteria for an area to exit Tier Three, Mr Hancock told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'The first thing that's most important is that the case rate has to be coming down, and in particular we look at the number of cases amongst the over-60s because that's the number that is likely to translate into hospital admissions and sadly into deaths.' … [Read more...] about FIFTY Northern Tory MPs mount a lockdown revolt: Boris faces a ‘red wall’ rebellion and demands for an ‘exit map’ – as eight million people are plunged into toughest coronavirus restrictions with addition of Nottingham and Warrington to Tier 3
