Free school meals for all poor pupils, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats are calling for free school meals to be offered to an additional 900,000 children living in poverty.

- ARCHIE MITCHELL

Britain’s third largest party will use its annual conference in Brighton this week to say free school meals should be offered to all children in poverty, as for many it could be their only meal of the day.

Education spokesperson Munira Wilson will use her keynote speech today to call for the policy to be expanded, as well as for a national body for special educational needs and disabilities (Send).

The body would be responsible for supporting children with the most complex needs, ending what the Lib Dems called a “postcode lottery” leaving parents in some areas unable to access the support they need for their children.