FREE Christmas dinners have been served to every primary school pupil in Wales for the first time as the Welsh government completed its introduction of universal primary free school meals across the country.

The Labour-led Welsh government said that, since September, 35 million meals have been served.

The government said it has also invested in improvements to school kitchens and dining areas.

Among them is Rhws primary school in Barry.

Visiting the school, Welsh government cabinet secretary for education Lynne Neagle said: “It has been great to see the learners here at Rhws Primary School enjoying their Christmas dinner.

“I’m extremely proud that Wales is the first UK nation to offer all primary school children a free school meal.

“I would like to thank our local authorities and schools for helping to make this a reality.

“We are helping to tackle child poverty, as well as improving the wellbeing of our learners, and this has already made a huge difference to families across Wales.”