Free school meals in London primary schools
Child Poverty Action Group applauds the Mayor of London’s decision to provide free school meals to all London’s primary school children for another year if he wins a third term.
This would be a big boost for London children. Hunger in primary schools in the capital would be kept at bay for another year and parents struggling to pay bills would have breathing space. The Mayor’s decision highlights the need for all politicians to commit to supporting free school meals for all kids. The evidence on this is strong – when all kids get free lunch, children’s health and learning improve, parents can cover other household essentials and home-school relations are strengthened because the angst of dinner money debt is removed. There is popular support for expanding free school meals. 2024 must be the year in which politicians make it happen.