Kate Garraway called out Robert Jenrick for failing to give what she felt was an appropriate response over the free school meals vote.
The Secretary of State appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss the current vaccine rollout and address fears about delays over exports from the European Union.
However, after the minister tried his best to allay fears, the GMB hosts turned their attention to Mr Jenrick’s voting record when it came to free school meals.
When asked about the topic, the government minister did not express any regret over his stance.
This led Kate Garraway and Alex Beresford to quickly interject and call him out on the matter.
Alex said: “I just wondered why you voted against free school meals then, knowing just how important it is that children are fed and watered and can actually live their lives as best as possible?
The Conservative MP said: “Well, we didn’t vote against free school meals, we actually provided a government programme that is ensuring...“
However, Mr Jenrick was quickly interrupted by Kate, who said: “Yes, you did. In October, you specifically voted against free school meals, not the voucher system but you personally did.”
Kate continued to grill Mr Jenrick, adding: “Of course, we now know that Boris Johnson has made somewhat of a U-turn on that.
The minister said: “Well, I think that tackling the issue of child hunger and poverty is absolutely critical.
"It’s always been important but it’s going to be even more so with all the stresses and strains we’ve seen on family life.”
Kate said: “I’m so sorry but that isn’t answering the question. That isn’t really answering the question.”
