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Commentary
The Conservatives say they will scrap free school meals - introduced under the coalition government - in the first three years of primary school (saving £650m a year) and replace them with free breakfasts (costing £60m). Labour and the Lib Dems pledge to extend provision to all primary children.
The Children's Food Trust has urged the Conservative Party to reconsider its plans.
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