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https://news.sky.com/story/row-over-new-greggs-vegan-sausage-rolls-heats-up-11597679 (https://archive.ph/5Ba6o)

A heated row has broken out over a move by Britain's largest bakery chain to launch a vegan sausage roll.

The pastry, which is filled with a meat substitute and encased in 96 pastry layers, is available in 950 Greggs stores across the country.

It was promised after 20,000 people signed a petition calling for the snack to be launched to accommodate plant-based diet eaters.


But the vegan sausage roll's launch has been greeted by a mixed reaction: Some consumers welcomed it, while others voiced their objections.

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Cook and food poverty campaigner Jack Monroe declared she was "frantically googling to see what time my nearest opens tomorrow morning because I will be outside".

While TV writer Brydie Lee-Kennedy called herself "very pro the Greggs vegan sausage roll because anything that wrenches veganism back from the 'clean eating' wellness folk is a good thing".

One Twitter user wrote that finding vegan sausage rolls missing from a store in Corby had "ruined my morning".

Another said: "My son is allergic to dairy products which means I can't really go to Greggs when he's with me. Now I can. Thank you vegans."

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TV presenter Piers Morgan led the charge of those outraged by the new roll.

"Nobody was waiting for a vegan bloody sausage, you PC-ravaged clowns," he wrote on Twitter.

Mr Morgan later complained at receiving "howling abuse from vegans", adding: "I get it, you're all hangry. I would be too if I only ate plants and gruel."

Another Twitter user said: "I really struggle to believe that 20,000 vegans are that desperate to eat in a Greggs."

"You don't paint a mustach (sic) on the Mona Lisa and you don't mess with the perfect sausage roll," one quipped.

Journalist Nooruddean Choudry suggested Greggs introduce a halal steak bake to "crank the fume levels right up to 11".

The bakery chain told concerned customers that "change is good" and that there would "always be a classic sausage roll".

It comes on the same day McDonald's launched its first vegetarian "Happy Meal", designed for children.

The new dish comes with a "veggie wrap", instead of the usual chicken or beef option.
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It should be noted that Piers Morgan and Greggs share the same PR firm, so I'm thinking this is some serious faux outrage and South Park KKK gambiting here.
 
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Shamima Begum has lost her challenge over the decision to deprive her of British citizenship despite a "credible" case she was trafficked.
Mr Justice Jay told the semi-secret court dealing with her case that her appeal had been fully dismissed.
The ruling means the 23-year-old remains barred from returning to the UK and stuck in a camp in northern Syria.
Her legal team said the case was "nowhere near over" and the decision will be challenged.
Ms Begum was 15 years old when she travelled to join the self-styled Islamic State group in 2015.
She went on to have three children, all of whom have died, after marrying a fighter with the group.

In 2019, the then home secretary Sajid Javid stripped her of her British citizenship, preventing her coming home, and leaving her detained as an IS supporter in a camp.
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission has ruled that decision, taken after ministers received national security advice about Ms Begum's threat to the UK, had been lawful - even though her lawyers had presented strong arguments she was a victim.
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Terrorist whore continues to get btfo.
 
A fluff piece
Indian students in UK: Over the years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of Indian students opting to pursue higher studies in the UK.
 
While watching the second season of Clarkson's Farm it really clicked to me a lot of the ills of Britain are caused by the fact that, once a precedent is formed, the average brit will sooner die than admit to change it. And if he is forced to change he will do it at the most destructive and vile method possible just to make sure any gains from the change are squandered.

Brexit is the most glaring example, instead of doing it, the process was delayed so much and mismanaged to the point the assumption of stupidity rather than malice is impossible.
 
wtfNeedSignUp said:
While watching the second season of Clarkson's Farm it really clicked to me a lot of the ills of Britain are caused by the fact that, once a precedent is formed, the average brit will sooner die than admit to change it. And if he is forced to change he will do it at the most destructive and vile method possible just to make sure any gains from the change are squandered.

Brexit is the most glaring example, instead of doing it, the process was delayed so much and mismanaged to the point the assumption of stupidity rather than malice is impossible.
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Because our government, and civil service is staffed with nothing but fluffed up middle managers. Literally all they are. If you've ever worked an office, call centre, or recruitment job you know exactly what type I'm on about; the sort of person that will make your life miserable if you inconvenience them even once. So when something comes up that they don't want to do - or don't feel like doing - they will drown it in shit out of pure spite until people give up on it, or it limps through in a broken mess. David Cameron is a perfect example of this, he was elected to fulfill the will of the people (in theory), and once the will of the people was demanded of him, he told them to fuck off and he resigned at the most awkward time possible.
 
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Because our government, and civil service is staffed with nothing but fluffed up middle managers. Literally all they are. If you've ever worked an office, call centre, or recruitment job you know exactly what type I'm on about; the sort of person that will make your life miserable if you inconvenience them even once. So when something comes up that they don't want to do - or don't feel like doing - they will drown it in shit out of pure spite until people give up on it, or it limps through in a broken mess. David Cameron is a perfect example of this, he was elected to fulfill the will of the people (in theory), and once the will of the people was demanded of him, he told them to fuck off and he resigned at the most awkward time possible.
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I like you Brits a lot when you aren't being total fags (so like maybe 10% of the time if I'm being generous), but god damn do you fuckers have the government you deserve.

Then again, so do we over here in the USA, so its a shame we can't console each other over a pint.
 
Well
If they don't pursue "high-value" degrees, the UK will forbid international students from bringing relatives. Unless they pursue "high-value" degrees, international students won't be allowed to bring their spouses and children to the UK.
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Food security expert claims government ‘in denial’ over shortages​

The Food and Farming Minister is meeting with supermarket bosses later today, amid purchase limits on items of fresh fruit and vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.

Mark Spencer is insisting the current shortage on these items is because of poor weather in North Africa and says there is no risk to our food supplies.

But Professor Chris Elliot OBE at Queen's University in Belfast claimed it is a myth to say the shortage will be over in a matter of weeks.

Read more: Eat turnips not tomatoes: Environment Secretary tells Brits facing veg shortage as she warns of month of bare shelves

Read more: Why are supermarkets rationing fruit and veg? Food shortage rules explained

“This isn’t just a blip about tomatoes and fresh fruit and veg,” Professor Elliot said, “there are severe problems with supply of many types of foods coming into the UK, really highlighting how insecure the UK is in terms of its national food security.”

Professor Elliot said things are going to get shorter and there are going to be more gaps on our supermarket shelves.

The food trade expert thinks this is happening because the UK relies too heavily on imports but is now “bottom of the queue” when purchasing from abroad.

He added: “we’ve got a wonderful food industry in the UK which does an amazing job of sourcing foods, but they’re telling me it’s getting more and more difficult. We’re just not a preferred customer anymore.”

Meanwhile, a homeless charity which runs soup kitchens in Scotland said it also believed a national food shortage could be coming

Homeless Project Scotland supports more than 100,000 people each year, serving thousands of hot meals every week.

The charity’s chairman, Colin McInnes, said the National Farmers Union is right that fruit and veg shortages are “just the tip of the iceberg”.

He said: “We’re going into shops and seeing that there’s no bread and no rolls, or a shortage of long-life milk, it’s right across the board.”

“Trying to get our hands on the number of eggs we need is extremely difficult. We’ve seen a humongous shortage in cheese sauce mix; we’ve had to take macaroni off the menu for the last three months.”

Homeless Project Scotland relies on supermarkets for its massive weekly shops, because wholesalers turn them away as a non-commercial buyer, Mr McInnes added.

A food company has stepped in to supply the team with the essentials for cooking like onions and carrots, but Mr McInnes said shortages over the last week have still had an impact.

“At our food bank we’d put fruit and veg for people to take away. That’s non-existent now cause there’s nothing to put there,” he added.

Food and Farming Minister Mark Spencer said: “The current situation – caused by recent poor weather in North Africa - shows how dependent we can be on certain trade routes for some types of food. I know families expect the fresh produce they need to be on the shelves when they go in for their weekly shop. That is why I am calling in supermarket chiefs to find out what they are doing to get shelves stocked again and to outline how we can avoid a repeat of this.

“As we do our shopping, we should all give our thanks to the UK’s tens of thousands of farmers and food producers for keeping us fed throughout the year and particularly showing their mettle keeping the nation going during the pandemic. “

A Scottish Government Spokesperson said: “We remain concerned about the production, supply and price of produce. Poor harvest conditions in Spain and North Africa have impacted on the volume of produce – particularly fresh fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes - that would normally be imported this winter.

“We understand that the current shortage of some specific produce is a temporary issue, and that some retailers have introduced a buying limit as a preventative measure to avoid bulk-buying, to ensure that customers can continue to get what they need. We are in regular contact with all of the main retailers and are monitoring the position closely. The Scottish Government is establishing a new Food Security Unit to analyse ongoing supply chain vulnerabilities and help to bolster industry confidence during these hugely challenging times.

“While Brexit continues to pose huge challenges to Scotland’s food and drink sector with the loss of free trade and new obstacles to trade creating impediments for the movement of goods, the Scottish Government remains committed to supporting food production in Scotland: our Vision for Agriculture has food production at its heart and makes clear our support for farmers and crofters in providing the country with healthy nutritious food, whilst also ensuring Scotland meets its world-leading climate and nature restoration outcomes.”


Oi mate got lioucence for that famine?
 
I look forward to receiving my ration book and having to bribe smugglers for stockings and chocolate. /sneed

Btw anyone remember like a decade ago there was a diet book released based on war time rationing?
 
frap said:
I look forward to receiving my ration book and having to bribe smugglers for stockings and chocolate. /sneed

Btw anyone remember like a decade ago there was a diet book released based on war time rationing?
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What kind of retard thinks turnips are a remotely acceptable substitute for tomatoes?
 

Harry and Meghan residence Frogmore Cottage offered to Andrew​

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Frogmore Cottage, the UK home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has been offered to Prince Andrew, according to reports.
Harry and Meghan have been issued with an eviction notice by Buckingham Palace, the Sun newspaper reported.
Buckingham Palace has not commented and the BBC understands any discussions would be a private family matter.
The duke and duchess - who are based in the US - have been approached by the BBC via their foundation, Archewell.
Frogmore Cottage, a Grade-II listed 10-bedroom property in the grounds of Windsor Castle in Berkshire, was a gift to the royal couple from the late Queen.
They refurbished the property, owned by the Crown Estate, at an estimated cost of £2.4m in 2018-19. The cost was initially covered by taxpayers through the Sovereign Grant before being repaid in full by Prince Harry.

The duke and duchess now live in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, after quitting life as working royals in 2020.

They retained the cottage as their UK residence, and last year celebrated their daughter's first birthday there.
The couple were reportedly told to leave the property by Buckingham Palace in January, days after Harry published his explosive memoir, Spare.
The Duke of York, the late Queen's second son, lives in the nearby 31-bedroom Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire.
Andrew stepped down as a working royal in 2019 after a controversial Newsnight interview about allegations that he had sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre.
In February 2022, he paid an undisclosed sum to settle the civil sexual assault case Ms Giuffre brought against him in the US.

He has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Reports in recent weeks, not confirmed by the BBC, suggested the King is to cut Andrew's annual grant which could leave him unable to afford his home's running costs.
He is said to be resisting the offer of the smaller property, according to a source quoted by the Sun.

Lmao kicked out and replaced with a nonce.
 
Trog of the dump said:
Good time to start planting all my veg, anyone want a punnet of tomatoes, 50 quid a pop?
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My aunt has an allotment. I'm thinking of moving up near her and mooching off it.

But in the meantime, I have lots of canned stuff I bought. Everyone laughed at me when I said shortages were coming. Now they're trying to eat me instead, but I have the moral victory!

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Baldrick.
 
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