Matt Hancock insists government "got it right in the end" over Marcus Rashford's campaign | LBC
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as posted by the channelMatt Hancock insists the government "got it right in the end" after making a U-turn over school meals vouchers following Marcus Rashford's campaign.
Just 24 hours ago, the Health Secretary's colleague Grant Shapps was on LBC insisting that the government is already doing other things to reduce child hunger and they wouldn't be extending the scheme.
But by lunchtime, they had changed their mind and agreed to the demands of the Manchester United star.
Speaking to Nick Ferrari on LBC, Mr Hancock insists they had done the right thing. He said: "Marcus Rashford has made his case so strongly and clearly and with such poise and dignity and I think that's great.
"What I care about is the substance of where we got to.
"When schools are in, it's perfectly reasonable that you get these free school meals during term-time. This year, it's very unusual, so we're having to look at lots of these decisions.
"The Prime Minister clearly had a look at this and I think he's made the right decision."
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