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Good, we shouldn't need this, but good.

*planned, sigh

Pity you'll have to go without either coffee or toast now though...

Really great that the possible size of the adult purchase is spelled out Too many with no surplus cash wouldn't dare to go that low for fear of being called out and shamed

There’s a big moral and political debate we can probably have over the rights, wrongs and implications of this but quite honestly I can only say well done Tesco.

Disgusting that the country is set up so that people need this. I have no problem with people being wealthy, but they could all still be eye wateringly wealthy, while everyone else has enough to live with dignity.

Agree this is an honourable thing to do, but it also offers a glimpse into how valuable a clubcard scan is to them.

Supermarkets needing to step in to address children’s holiday hunger makes me really sad.

That was about 2004? And I think we're agreeing about their overbearing market dominance, but I still hold them with respect (if transactional affection) They compete effectively on price, diversify where they can, use own-brands (especially meat) to boost their overall margins.....

well behind the rising cost of living even before the inflation 'shocks' of the Ukraine War, US tariffs and now the latest Iran wars. If Burnham does nothing else he needs to raise benefits and the minimum wage to prevent the UK returning to Victorian-style conditions.

I wonder how many Tesco staff have to use this because they only get paid minimum wage. It’s a great scheme, don’t get me wrong, but they are in a position to solve the source of the issue, not just offer ways to help the problem it’s caused

And I don't really see how only making this offer available to people who can afford to buy more than a single would help either those who just can't afford a purchase like that 𝘰𝘳 their children, who would then not get to eat anything either 😅

Then perhaps make the point a smidge clearer...?

I'd like to live in a world where the whole family can afford to eat at the restaurant or at home and not need to rely on getting the kids fed for free, so the parent can eat. Of course, to be clear, I am wholly in favour of free school meals for all kids.

Well done Tesco

Is there an age limit to this only because my folks are visiting next week & they are in their 80's so without sounding like a tight arse it could be well cheap for me🤣