Marcus Rashford

the pressure is growing on the government voucher System free food at school for vulnerable children in England over the summer.

There is growing unease among some Tory MPs about the refusal of the extension of the support, as a footballer Marcus Rashford continued to campaign on the issue.

During a to say in the house debate later, work forces, it would not be "insensitive" to what is a "small step call".

The government Says that £63m is councils to support families.

In an emotional open letter to MPs, the Manchester United forward Rashford drew on his own experience, to free school meals and food banks are Growing Up . He Said his story was "all too familiar for families in England ".

The Department For Education said it would not reverse its decision - But , beaten, tweeting, "we" and "MPs, please #maketheUturn".

Since the start of the coronavirus lockdown, low-income families whose children qualify normally for free school meals in eligible come to food parcels or vouchers.

While the determination is still through the summer in Scotland and Wales in England and Northern Ireland it will stop at The End of the term.

last week, three Conservative members among a group of cross-letter requesting for an extension of the Scheme to the value of £15 per week, in England - in the summer Holidays in England .

Robert Halfon , the Tory MP and Chairman of the house education Committee,

"For many families, the additional cost for the nutrition of their children in the summer Holidays which makes things even more difficult for those who struggle already, or could even push budgets stretched to breaking," he wrote.

Sonja from Basingstoke, who has three teenage children, told BBC Radio 5 live drive, she found herself out of work because of the pandemic and will not start her new job Until September . She Said she was "a real Problem" without the vouchers in the meantime.

"I'm counting on the £60 I get every two weeks free from school food to do coupons, my food shopping," She Said .

"There are many of us Out There who have found us on the services through no fault of their own. We are really struggling to make ends meet and I'm not sure too many people understand how difficult it is - Marcus obviously. "

match of The Day presenter Gary Lineker , also gave his support for Rashford to say: "He should not really have to do this, But . he is doing a great job.

The former England striker said he understood, "children would not normally be fed during the summer Holidays ", But these are "very, very difficult times".

Conservatives have A Chance , be sure to register your discomfort on Tuesday afternoon, as the Labour Party holds a Commons debate, said Newsnight Nicholas Watt .

A Tory backbencher, the forecast of a possible government U-turn," he added.

the Minister, say, free school meals are generally not continued in the summer Holidays , plan the change to today's Labour movement to highlight The Steps the government has taken to help students from poorer backgrounds.

This includes an additional £63m for local authorities to help people struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus, and The Holiday activities and food program that offers activities and free meals in the summer Holidays .

Source of news: bbc.com