Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to increase funding for the poorest families over Christmas in an attempt to head off a damaging revolt over free school meals.
Several Tory MPs publicly criticized their parties handling of the issue yesterday, after the England and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford inspired a national effort to provide meals for hungry children during half-term week
Tory Government whips warned of a significantly larger rebellion if Labour secures another parliamentary vote when the Commons returns from recess.
