Last week, a Labour motion calling for the free meals scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated by 261 votes to 322 in the Commons – with five Conservative MPs rebelling to vote with the Opposition.
Despite the struggling climate the Covid-19 crisis has caused the hospitality industries, businesses across South Tyneside are doing what they an to ensure no child goes hungry during the half-term holidays.
Here is a list of 14 eateries and what they are doing to support families:
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Here is a list of 14 eateries and what they are doing to support families: