Scores of councils in England activate half-term food schemes

Majority providing children’s meals are Labour-run though some Tory councils are breaking ranks

More councils in England are offering food support for struggling families over the half-term holiday amid public discomfort over the government’s refusal to offer help and growing support for the footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign

At least 78 councils had announced by Sunday evening that they would be activating half-term food schemes, either by offering food vouchers or providing extra financial and logistical support to local food banks and charities.

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