Marcus Rashford has done more to combat child poverty in the UK than any politician has in the last 25 years, according to a councillor who believes the Manchester United forward should be awarded Freedom of the City.
Rashford has gone head-to-head with the UK Government over the issue amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 22-year-old successfully lobbied the government to provide free meals for underprivileged children during the summer holidays and criticised politicians this week for voting against extending the policy through until the Easter holidays next year.
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Despite the upset, Rashford found support from various businesses offering to step up and provide free meals, while it was announced this month that the England international will be honoured with an MBE because of his campaigning.