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Campaigners say minister is undermining Holiday Hunger Bill

The education minister says the plan would cost his department twenty million pounds a year; campaigners say that is a choice, not a limit.

On air: Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on BBN Overnight
Published 1:32 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Campaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill'”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:32 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.

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BBCCampaigners claim minister attempting to undermine 'Holiday Hunger Bill'

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBritain tonight, where campaigners accuse the education minister of trying to undermine the Holiday Hunger Bill, which would feed hungry children during school holidays.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe minister warns it would cost his department twenty million pounds a year, at a time when, he says, it is already struggling to balance its budget.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwenty million a year. For lunch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, I'd call it a chance for everyone to find common ground, and maybe a few more sandwiches.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCampaigners say the minister is choosing to spend money elsewhere, while the minister insists the budget simply cannot stretch to it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorBoth can be true, and the children are still hungry in August.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the budget has a school holiday of its own.

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