Former F1 boss Ron Dennis paying for one million free meals for NHS workers battling coronavirus

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Former McLaren boss has launched the SaluthetheNHS.org initiative to provide free meals for those on the frontline battling to combat the coronavirus pandemic

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Superb. I have always had an admiration for this man. What a generous thing to do. Top work Ron.

jamiefox1 Preposterous behaviour! He should have taken 4 weeks to discuss it with his lawyers, after all a million free meals might impact negatively on NHS cafeterias and workers bringing their lunches from home. Please Forgive Asparagus

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johnmcavoy2 'Free meals'. So they actually cost him nothing,

well played .

This is how it's done rondennis legend ITVGMBritain live by your own standards . He shames the likes of Branson SportsDirect weatherspoons LiverpoolFC

This is a great effort and an inspiring example of being a role model. We thank you from all at DoctorsDistress

Is there a food shortage then? It’s a million PPE kits they need. Not food.

Shame richardbranson & VirginCare can't offer such a gesture given they take billions of pounds out of NHS every year! Mind you not surprised given Dick told VirginAtlantic employees to take 8 weeks unpaid leave, I guess £34m is just to much when you're a multi billionaire!

WhenF1Was Good old Ron. Sadly missed from the F1 paddock.

Did you really have to use that pic? He looks like he’s doing a Kenneth Williams impression

Issue money, print later.

Hope he also pays all taxes due and always has done.

One million bis better spent on PPE's.. a free meal doesn't stop them from catching Covid-19....

a just socety doesnt need charity from people who have millions to throw about in a crisis

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