As I drove into Wythenshawe, my hometown, a couple of days ago, a sheet hanging from the welcome sign read: ‘A Humanity United.’ I couldn’t have put it better myself. ‘Pride of Britain‘ they said. Believe me, I have felt no greater pride than when I witnessed people answering my call and offering help and … Read more
Two thirds of Britons back Marcus Rashford and believe the Government SHOULD extend free school meals to poorer pupils over the holidays – and more than half of voters think ministers appear ‘UNKIND’ by refusing Some 66% said the Government should provide meals for the poorest children And 54% of voters believed that the row made … Read more
Footballer Marcus Rashford has praised the efforts of a great-great-grandmother who has baked hundreds of pies to help feed hungry children during half-term. Flo Osborne, 89, has rallied to the Manchester United player’s calls and has thrown herself into pie-making to help feed those going hungry – producing as many as 20 pies a day. … Read more
Henry Dimbleby, the Government’s food tsar, said ministers need to do more to tackle food poverty Boris Johnson’s own food tsar yesterday accused him of ‘not doing enough’ to prevent children going hungry – as he urged Downing Street to spend £1.2 billion tackling the problem. Henry Dimbleby, the co-founder of the Leon restaurant, demanded … Read more
Marcus Rashford has hailed ‘superstars’ across Britain for supporting his campaign for free school meals. The Manchester United star, 22, is pushing Boris Johnson towards another U-turn after his petition gained nearly a million signatures. The England striker said, according to The Sun: ‘To all the local business owners, to the food bank volunteers, to … Read more
Marcus Rashford set to miss out on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist despite public support for Manchester United star’s free school meals campaign as BBC are left with a headache Man United star Marcus Rashford is set to be omitted from the SPOTY shortlist The striker is the odds-on favourite to win the award … Read more
MPs have voted against Labour’s motion to extend free school meals over school holidays until Easter 2021, by 322 votes to 261 – a majority of 61. The division list numbers differ to those announced in the chamber, showing 319 no votes and 259 ayes. Here is the breakdown of the division list published after … Read more
England ace Marcus Rashford says children ‘will go to bed feeling hungry and worthless’ tonight as he blasted MPs for rejecting plans to provide free school meals during the Easter holidays. The Manchester United forward, who has been a strong campaigner on the issue, lashed out on Twitter as a motion to extend the scheme … Read more
Marcus Rashford puts on a casual display as he steps out in a black face mask with his girlfriend Lucia Loi By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 22:34 BST, 27 September 2020 | Updated: 22:35 BST, 27 September 2020 He made headlines when he forced a Government U-turn to ensure free school meal vouchers were … Read more
A schoolboy has thanked Marcus Rashford for his charity work in a letter in which he vowed to give his own toys to the needy before asking: ‘Can you please join Spurs?’ The England and Manchester United star hit headlines earlier this year when he forced a Government U-turn to ensure free school meal vouchers … Read more