Labour plans free breakfasts for pupils as it vows to ‘poverty proof’ schools
Under its education proposals, the party also plans to recruit 20,000 more teachers and cap primary class sizes at 30.
Under its education proposals, the party also plans to recruit 20,000 more teachers and cap primary class sizes at 30.
Primary school class sizes would be capped at 30, with a guarantee that every child is taught by a qualified teacher, under plans announced by Labour.
Leader Jeremy Corbyn said just one person sleeping on the streets is ‘one too many’.
John McDonnell highlighted the scale of inequality in the UK, saying an estimated 135,000 children will be homeless on Christmas Day.
The Labour lead in the capital has increased to 17 points in less than a month, largely at the expense of fringe parties.
Professor John Curtice said the Conservatives' seemingly comfortable poll lead "would soon be reduced if the Remain vote were to coalesce behind Labour".
Ever since the election was called there has barely been a day gone by when we haven’t heard of another lofty Labour promise.
Jeremy Corbyn pledged to slash regulated rail fares in England by a third from next month.
“A third off fares in the new year and making travel free for under 16s will not only save passengers thousands of pounds, it will transform travel for the future, increasing rail passenger numbers and rail jobs to help fight the climate crisis."
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