Asian Network's Big Debate

Original version

Asian Network

BBC Asian Network

BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Discussion & Talk

Phone-ins

Factual: Arts, Culture & the Media

News

Discussion and debate on the big issues affecting British Asians.

BBC Asian Network's Big Debate: Marcus Rashford forces government into U-turn on free school meals over summer holidays

Marcus Rashford forces government into U-turn on free school meals over summer holidays

BBC Asian Network - BBC Asian Network's Big Debate, Marcus Rashford forces government into U-turn on free school meals over summer holidays

Footballer’s campaign forces government to change its mind.

Qasa asks, how do you feel about Marcus Rashford forcing a government U-turn on free school meals over the summer holiday?

First, Qasa gets a round-up of the latest coronavirus news from our reporter Dil Neiyyar. After that we’ll discuss the return of English Premier League football - more than 100 days after the 2019/20 season was suspended. With teams due to play in empty stadiums, our sports reporter Ankur Desai looks at what impact that could have on players and fans. Then Qasa want to know, how do you feel about Marcus Rashford forcing a government U-turn on free school meals over the summer holiday? A campaign launched by the Manchester United forward had been calling on the government to change its decision to stop providing meals once the school year is over. Plus, we’ll hear from students to hear how life at university will be different after the coronavirus pandemic.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

BBC Asian Network's Big Debate

Marcus Rashford forces government into U-turn on free school meals over summer holidays

Genres

Brand

Asian Network

About BBC Asian Network