Marcus Rashford

Comes from actual horrible experience of what it’s like to grow up in poverty, unlike those at the top who could never claim that, good on him, using his profile for good. Top bloke.


Oh..but wait a minute, he once bought an expensive car, and has a terrible taste in clothes..Nope, not having it, he should stick to football

 

He could always pack in his multi-million pound a year gig and take the democratic route and stand as an MP, he'll then find out if hard working folk are willing to fork out even more for other folks kids.....
I do like him as a footballer though..

 

@How , real representation in power ?. Who would you suggest ?.

 

Thats the main Problem , very few in the current house of commons have emerged from what could be called the treadmill of " normal ""( whatever that means ) life . The vast majority come from a legal or media job , they are mainly university educatated , there can never be a true section of society with the voting system we operate .

 

The 'country' has no money, currently trillions in debt, what's wrong with folk taking a little responsibility for their own circumstances,benefits are available for those that need them then it's up to the individual to prioritise...

 

Not knocking Rashford at all but local councils were given extra money just for that purpose to provide free school meals in the summer

 

The councils were given over the last few months 3.2 billion pounds For extra spending . On top of that they received 62 million designed for free school meals.

 

You make a good point Park. Rashfords efforts during this pandemic are to be admired but he's now finding out what the mukry world of politics is about. I wish it worked the way Rashford is thinking but unfortunately central and local governments spend far too much time trying to do each other over.

 

The councils have been well funded during this epidemic. With the extra they are getting they should be in a position to meetthe cost. The public purse is not a bottomless pit. I do agree with Rashford in fact I think it should happen every year for the very poorest I think it should come locally

 

I've seen this story knocking around Twitter. Seems a nice lad that wants to put something back. The people he wants to help are innocent children, entirely blameless for the situation they were born into. These children are the future of our country. It's in the country's interest for them to be of healthy body and mind and this can only help this, especially in these particularly challenging times. Who would deny these children a leg up? Who would happily see them go without? Who would argue against this even though it will have absolutely zero impact on his/her life right now?

I wondered that before opening the thread already knowing the answer.

 

I'm also concerned regarding 12-15 year olds missing a vital part of their educational future . According to stats less than 1% are doing any course work , keeping children fed is paramount , but so is their education . Everyman and his dog seem intent on putting obsticles in the way of a return to school . The future of kids is being used like a shuttle *@?$ , with irrational views on both sides of the political spectrum and by the unions . If we can have Nightingale units up and running within a month there is no reason IMHO why the same can't be done for schools .