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McDonald’s has offered one million free meals for families, after Marcus Rashford called for the most vulnerable youngsters to be fed over half-term.

The fast food giant has joined the Manchester United and England striker’s campaign and will provide funding to FareShare so food can be distributed to households most in need. Rashford has pleaded with the government to offer free meals to school over the holidays through to next Easter, but MPs voted down the motion.

However, pubs and cafes up and down the country have stepped in to plug the gap by encouraging families to get in touch to offer meals during the October half-term.