This comes after the Government decided to reject extending free school meals over holiday periods – a decision that was heavily criticised by members of the opposition, members of the public, and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, who is aiming to end child poverty in the UK.

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The 22-year-old, who turns 23 on October 31, has shared via his Twitter page the cities and towns across the country that are doing their bit to help feed children during this half-term.

The England forward recently had a war of words with High Wycombe’s MP Steve Baker on Twitter about the decision to not extend free school meals, with the town’s representative being one of the politicians to reject the notion.

Here is a list of restaurants, pubs, cafes, and eateries in Buckinghamshire that are offering free food to school children this half-term.

The half-term holiday lasts from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30.

Hi-Tide Fish and Chips, Aylesbury

Just Baguettes, Aylesbury

Dan’s Kitchen, Wooburn Green

Windsor FC, Windsor

Bucks New University, High Wycombe

Dough Boys Pizza, Denham

The Canny Café, Hazlemere

Knead Wood Fired Pizza, Flackwell Heath

The Three Horseshoes, Marlow

Startlight Stores, High Wycombe

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Eco Bonobo, Aylesbury

Chutney, High Wycombe

FED Café in the Healthy Living Centre, Aylesbury

Hills Café, Micklefield

Esquires, Aylesbury

The Codfather, Aylesbury

How and Co Fish and Chip shop [mobile business]

Utopia Coffee & Gift Shop, Aylesbury

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The Stag Pub & Kitchen, Flackwell Heath

The Wycombe Food Hub, High Wycombe

Mandarin Palace, High Wycombe

Tara’s Londis, High Wycombe

Sprinkles, Chesham

The Millwrights, Aylesbury

Dosa Special, High Wycombe

Flame Grill, High Wycombe

Enzo, High Wycombe

Baguettes and More, High Wycombe

Mr India, Loudwater 

Rumsey's Chocolaterie, Wendover

No.2 Pound Street, Wendover

Curiositea, Iver

Oysters Fish and Chips, Marlow Bottom

If you know any businesses that are offering free school meals to children but they have not been mentioned on the list, please email james.richings@newsquest.co.uk or send a message to @James_BFP on Twitter.