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6 April 2017

Labour’s free school meals policy makes the grade

The pledge to support all primary school children has some downsides but is at least satisfactory.

By Stephen Bush

It’s just like having Ed Miliband back! It’s a quiet day as far as government announcements are concerned, and Jeremy Corbyn has stepped up with a policy of his own, designed to win friends and headlines.

The policy? Universal free school meals for all primary school pupils, paid for by ending the VAT-free status of private school fees.

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