Marcus Rashford MBE petition hits 1 million

The petition to end child poverty started by Marcus Rashford's food foundation has hit 1 million signatures.

They are bringing growing pressure on the government to U-turn on the decision to vote against free school meals.

Anna Taylor, Executive Director of the Food Foundation said: "The petition shows just how many citizens want a lasting solution to child hunger.  

The Government must act without delay and implement the three recommendations in the National Food Strategy."

A number of establishments have already banned prominent Conservative MPs from their businesses for voting against the proposed bill to provide meals over the half-term.

Over 1000 organisations have also registered on the www.kidsmealsmap.co.uk designed to support families and show the businesses, local authorities and  community organisations who are providing free meals to vulnerable children over the October half term.  

The Food Foundation are also hoping that MP’s use it as an opportunity to visit projects in their local area who are on the front line in food provision to the most vulnerable families.

Link to petition: here

For the original article on this petition click here.