David Walliams calls for an end to global hunger

Comedian David Walliams joined 100 schoolchildren at Downing Street today to urge the Prime Minister to help end global hunger.

The Britain's Got Talent judge called on David Cameron to lead the way in tackling the malnutrition crisis in some of the world's poorest countries.

Walliams said: "As part of my work for Comic Relief, I've seen first-hand the devastating impact that hunger and malnutrition have on children, denying them the opportunity to grow, play and learn."

He added: "It's up to all of us to show we want an end to hunger."

The Prime Minister was presented with hand-crafted plates by each of the children, representing more than 30,000 plates that have been decorated by youngsters across the UK.

It comes ahead of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland and a Nutrition for Growth event hosted by the British Government this weekend.