Rashford, who successfully campaigned for free school meals to be extended over Easter and the summer break, has called on the government to feed vulnerable children during school holidays until the end of the year.
In a petition, which has amassed almost 100,000 signatures within 24 hours, the Manchester United and England forward is also asking for free school meals to be extended to all under-16s where a parent or guardian is in receipt of Universal Credit or equivalent benefits and for the the value of Healthy Start vouchers, for new parents to spend on milk, formula and food basics, to at least £4.25 per week, and expand the scheme.
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