LABOUR pressed the government today to protect millions of people living in poverty, as foodbanks across the country close amid volunteer and supply shortages.

Shadow environment secretary Luke Pollard demanded that the government ensure 8.4 million people in Britain who already struggle to get enough food can access supplies as the coronavirus pandemic worsens.

“With foodbanks running low on food, many volunteers over the age of 70 are soon needing to self-isolate, what steps is he taking to assist those in genuine hunger today?” he asked in the Commons.