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“Leader of the opposition”- Twitter erupts as Man United star forces government to reconsider key decision

Marcus Rashford

Twitter reacts as Marcus Rashford prevails in his meal voucher campaign

According to the BBC, Marcus Rashford has prevailed in his efforts to ensure the government continues to provide free school meal vouchers during the holidays.

The government has now committed £120m that ensures all eligible children receive free school meals in term time.

This welcome news comes just a day after the UK government denied the player’s request. Undaunted Rashford promised to continue fighting. Lo and behold, victory was achieved the very next day.

The 22-year-old took to Twitter to express his joy at the decision. He also hinted that a lot can be achieved if people come together to make things happen.

The scheme will benefit 1.3million children who will not have to worry about where their next meal will come from.

In retrospect, it is an embarrassment that the government did not immediately agree to Rashford’s request or even have to be told to do so.

Twitter reacts as Marcus Rashford prevails in convincing the government to fund school food vouchers
Marcus Rashford ensured kids receive free meal vouchers (Image Credits: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

It was just a couple of months ago that Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock asked Premier League players to play their part. Rashford has now just put in a Man of the Match performance.

The decision was met with universal approval on Twitter. We take a look at some of them below.

Twitter reacts as Marcus Rashford forces government u-turn on school meal vouchers

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