Rashford says UK response to food poverty campaign lacks empathy | Malay Mail

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LONDON, Sept 27 — Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has said he was disappointed by the British government’s “lack of empathy” over calls to help tackle hunger among children. The England international forward formed a taskforce with major food brands to help tackle child food poverty,...

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring their second goal against Brighton at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton September 26, 2020. — Reuters pic

The England international forward formed a taskforce with major food brands to help tackle child food poverty, writing an open letter to parliament endorsing three policy recommendations of the National Food Strategy earlier this month. But Rashford said that the written response from Education Secretary Gavin Williamson only listed the government’s existing child poverty policies.

“I didn’t have the education of a politician, I have never claimed to have all of the answers - but I have a voice and I’ll continue to use it for the millions who are not being heard.

 

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