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Rashford blasts minister’s rejection of poverty plan

- JOHN KELLY

MARCUS Rashford slammed the Government for its lack of “humanity” after it failed to back his child poverty taskforce.

The Manchester United star has campaigned throughout the year for more school meals and food vouchers to help children from poorer families.

But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson stopped short of fully backing his campaign in a letter to the England striker, instead highlighting the Government’s existing schemes.

The minister’s reluctance drew a bitter response from Rashford, who has spoken movingly of his own family’s struggle with poverty.