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Labour plans to introduce 'supervised toothbrushing for children in free breakfast clubs'

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Labour said it planned to introduce supervised toothbrushing for young children in free breakfast clubs as part of a national health initiative.

Sir Keir Starmer said tooth decay should become something "consigned to the history books" while announcing his party's plans to boost dental service so children can secure appointments when required.

A previous announcement regarding supervised toothbrushing was criticised by some teaching unions, with leaders saying it is "not the role of teachers to be making sure children brush their teeth each day". Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...

just click here to give it a go However, the party has now said the "targeted" national supervised toothbrushing programme would be combined with "fully funded breakfast clubs" in every primary school.

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