John Swinney made no mention of the SNP manifesto pledge during his Programme for Government on Wednesday.

John Swinney made no mention of the SNP manifesto pledge during his Programme for Government on Wednesday.

The Scottish Government suffered a defeat on peak rail fares and another on free school meals on Wednesday.

The First Minister said the policy, which applies to all P1 to P5 pupils, won't be extended to all P6 and P7 pupils.

The First Minister said the policy, which applies to all P1 to P5 pupils, won't be extended to all P6 and P7 pupils.

SNP ministers are under no obligation to expand universal free school meals despite losing Wednesday's vote.

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Scottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisis

Downing Street spoke out amid growing pressure to reverse the decision which also prompted John Swinney to cut the benefit in Scotland.