Opinion: The Tories Could Feed Poor Children – They Just Don’t Want To
The government says that there isn't enough money to pay for free school meals over half term. Modern monetary theory shows this is a lie, writes Francis Brewer.
Tag: child poverty
Meal Snatcher
Removing free school meals in the middle of a pandemic is arbitrary and cruel. Has Marcus Rashford revealed the true nature of Tory Britain? Plus: the leader of Islington Council, Richard Watts, on why school meals should be free for all; Deputy in the Chilean Congress, Giorgio Jackson, on the referendum that overturned Pinochet’s constitution; And, […]
GE2019: ‘Does Anyone Care?’ Teachers Are Asking You to Vote to End Child Poverty This Winter
Last week a seven-year-old girl wrote her letter to Father Christmas. She asked only for a home, some food, and a nice doll. “Can you help?” she wrote. “Mam wants us to be all together.” Our votes on 12 December will determine whether or not Father Christmas makes her wish come true.