SCOTTISH beer barons BrewDog are taking on the Tories over the free school meals row.
Boris Johnson's government provoked outrage when it voted against providing free meals to the poorest pupils during school holidays.
The decision applies to children in England. Voucher schemes to cover struggling families are already in place in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But Boris Johnson has defended the move, saying he's "proud" of his administration's record.
Now BrewDog has condemned the UK Government and said it will work to help feed children living under the breadline.
The Ellon-based company is teaming up with charity network FareShare to provide free meals.
It will donate two meals to the organisation for every one purchased in its UK bars until November 30.
Health food boxes from each of those bars will also be given to their local food banks.
There are more than 50 BrewDog pubs across the UK.
James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, commented: "As a business we’ve always understood the power of community, and there is no time more urgent than now to use our resources to give help to children that need it.
"It’s disappointing that once again the government has missed the mark, and failed those who need support the most."
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