PM’s claim “does not ring true” given Govt stance on free school meals

Posted on By judithbunting

Responding to the Prime Minister's claim that the Conservative Government will "do everything in our power to make sure no child goes hungry this winter during the holidays", Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said: "Boris Johnson's claim does not ring true given his hard-hearted refusal to u-turn on free school meals. "The idea that other measures … Continue reading PM’s claim “does not ring true” given Govt stance on free school meals

Tories must “wake up to reality” and do the right thing on Free School Meals

Posted on By judithbunting

Responding to comments from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, speaking on today's Andrew Marr show, suggesting that the Government will not change its position on Free School Meals, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:“Tory Ministers must stop defending the indefensible on free school meals. We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, … Continue reading Tories must “wake up to reality” and do the right thing on Free School Meals

Govt must follow Wales and guarantee free schools meals over holidays

Posted on By judithbunting

Responding to the announcement that the Welsh Government has guaranteed free school meal provision for all school holidays up to and including Easter 2021, thanks to £11m confirmed today by Welsh  Education Minister Kirsty Williams, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Daisy Cooper said:"This decision by Liberal Democrat Kirsty Williams is wonderful news and will really ease … Continue reading Govt must follow Wales and guarantee free schools meals over holidays

Judith Bunting announces Lib Dem plans for funding boost to give children in West Berkshire a brighter future

Posted on By Lindsey Middlemiss Newbury Doula

Yesterday, at Park House School, Newbury, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Judith Bunting launched the Liberal Democrat’s manifesto policies for young people and children.