A LOCAL MP has backed plans to bring in free breakfast clubs in order to save money for families.
Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has come out in support of a landmark policy, with estimates showing the legislation could save parents over £500 per child.
The focus of Labour’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is to cut the cost of sending children to school and make life easier.
Marie said: “From knocking on thousands of doors and holding surgeries across our communities, I know how much parents will value having a free breakfast club at their local primary and a cheaper back to school shop.
“As a child, I experienced first-hand the transformative power of support in education.
“After undergoing numerous operations, my local state education and incredible teachers and teaching assistants helped me build my confidence and achieve my potential.
“One in five children live in poverty in our communities – I want to break down the barriers to opportunity for all children across Penistone and Stocksbridge, so background never determines success.
“The measures in this bill will make a real difference to the household finances of families and the life chances of children – they deserve the best start in life and nothing less will do.”
