Rejected petition Make school lunches free

Going to school is mandatory in the UK yet parents are expected to pay for both transport there (busses) and food for their child for the day. The UK parliament should provide free meals for children in school

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Around 14.5 million people in the UK are in poverty and with the cost of living on the rise for many parents affording a school lunch for their child everyday just isn't possible

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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/617633

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Date submitted 14 November 2022
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