Motion text
That this House recognises the work of Marcus Rashford and FareShare; notes their exceptional fundraising efforts that have seen thousands of meals distributed to school children who would normally be entitled to free school meals; further notes Mr Rashford's powerful letter to all Members of this House dated 15 June 2020 which highlights the 200,000 children that will have to miss a meal due to their parents not being able to access food during the covid-19 lockdown; notes with that regret that 45 per cent of BAME children now live in poverty; is concerned that school children across England are forced to go hungry with many families relying on food banks; calls on the Prime Minister to meet with Mr Rashford, representatives of FareShare and children who are entitled to free school meals as soon as possible; and urges the Government to bring forward a scheme to provide provision for children who would normally receive free school meals over the summer holidays.
Signatures (21)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Davey, Sir Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 June 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 June 2020
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 June 2020
Olney, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2020
Osamor, Kate
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Farry, Stephen
Alliance
Signed on
16 June 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
16 June 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2020
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 June 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
17 June 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 June 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 June 2020
Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma
Labour
Signed on
18 June 2020
Webbe, Claudia
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 July 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.