Rachel Reeves ‘doesn’t recognise’ rumoured cuts to universal free school meals for young children

Rachel Reeves has rejected reports of potential cuts to universal free school meals for young children, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to announce spending cuts in his spring statement. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is reportedly considering a £500 million reduction in the schools budget, including the possibility of means-testing free school meals for infants. The proposed cuts, which also involve stopping funding for period products and cutting some educational programs, have been met with criticism from MPs, unions, and campaigners who fear the impact on struggling students.

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