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Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over Marcus Rashford’s school meals call

Boris Johnson faces Tory rebellion over Marcus Rashford’s school meals call

Senior Conservatives back footballer’s plea to extend scheme over summer holidays

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The footballer Marcus Rashford has stepped up his campaign to pressure the UK government into feeding hungry children during the school holidays, buoyed by support from Conservative MPs, businesses and celebrities.

On Tuesday morning, the Manchester United player began tweeting about the UK’s poorest families, who cannot afford to pay their water and electricity bills or put food on the table.

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