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'No children should ever go hungry': Leeds donate £25,000 in support of Marcus Rashford's campaign to provide kids with free schools meals after Government voted against extending scheme

Leeds captain Liam Cooper has pledged a donation of £25,000 on behalf of the club's playing squad in support of Marcus Rashford's campaign for free school meals.

Manchester United striker Rashford stepped up his campaign to ensure the poorest children do not go hungry outside term time after the Government this week voted against a Labour motion to extend the school dinners scheme.

Leeds City Council announced its Healthy Holidays programme on Friday following Rashford's increased efforts and Cooper responded on Twitter with the players' donation.

Leeds have pledged u00a325,000 in support of Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign

Cooper tweeted: 'Let's do this Leeds!