Via Dave Hulmanoid and Marcus Rashford: Manchester United soccer star clashes with lawmakers as UK parliament votes against free school meals - CNN

… After an impassioned campaign earlier this year, Rashford forced the UK government to reverse its decision to not extend free school meal vouchers throughout the summer holidays amid the pandemic.

The Manchester Unisted star said the latest knock back would not deter him from campaigning on the issue.

“I don’t have the education of a politician, many on Twitter have made that clear today, but I have a social education having lived through this and having spent time with the families and children most affected,” he wrote.

“These children matter. These children are the future of this country. They are not just another statistic. And for as long as they don’t have a voice, they will have mine. You have my word on that.” …