Sir Keir Starmer visited a primary school in Essex following an announcement that all pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals.
The prime minister was joined by the education secretary Bridget Phillipson who described the plans as "a game changer for families".
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Sir Keir Starmer has said he was "heavily focused" on world affairs before he was forced to U-turn on his welfare bill after rebellion by MPs. Sky News
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All pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals under an expansion plan announced by the government on Wednesday.
Hundreds of thousands more children across the country will be able to access means-tested free school meals when the provision is extended from September 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) has said. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the announcement "is a game changer for families - half a million children will benefit".
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pays tribute to those affected by a car that ploughed into a crowd during a Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday. She says, âitâs right that the police continue their investigationâ. A 53-year-old man has been arrested by police.
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A sword attacker has been jailed for at least 40 years for the âwickedâ murder of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin during a 20-minute rampage. Speaking outside the Old Bailey, Danielâs parents Grace and Dr Ebenezer Anjorin said: âThis has been a painful and traumatic chapter in our lives. He continued: âNo verdict or sentence will bring back our son Daniel, who we loved so dearly. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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