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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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#VEGANsausageroll thanks Greggs

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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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The hype got me like #Greggs #Veganuary

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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.

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.

 

[Mound Dweller]

What are some good beaches in the UK? Wouldn't mind visiting some before I go home. I got tricked into going to Brighton beach, holy fuck what a disappointment.

I have only good memories of Southport, bear in mind I think Blackpool is nice and have fond recollections of Malaga.

Southport and New Brighton are the North FC seafronts for those of taste. Blackpool is for the gays.

Don't leave out Lytham (St Annes), it's Blackpool but without the heroin.

Doesn't it look POSH?

 

[Whoopsie Daisy]

What are some good beaches in the UK? Wouldn't mind visiting some before I go home. I got tricked into going to Brighton beach, holy fuck what a disappointment.

It depends what you're looking for; flat sands, unique rockpooling, a nice place or a good punch up.
You can't go wrong with Whitby, it has charm, nice restaurants and a long, flat, sandy beach. Bempton Cliffs near Flamborough is also quite nice. Plymouth/cornwall are all good but a little crowded. Saltburn has long stretches of open beach but it's a bit shit otherwise.
Robin Hood's bay is all rocks and seaweed which is great for rockpooling.

Northern Scotland has some great beaches but it's freezing cold. I don't know much on the west coast because it's generally a shit hole.
Wales has some nice beaches, if not a little rocky.
Great Yarmouth is nice but overrun with illegal boat people now.

Avoid anywhere south of Bridlington and never, ever, ever, go to Withernsea unless you want glassing by mongreloid gypos.

Nowadays, you have to check the hotel prices in the area, if they're cheap, like under 30 quid, then it's probably a migrant haven.

 

[Goodbye Horses]

What are some good beaches in the UK? Wouldn't mind visiting some before I go home. I got tricked into going to Brighton beach, holy fuck what a disappointment.

Camber Sands. Not only is it a beautiful spot, there's no town or seafront there, or nearby train stations, so mostly only car-owning white people visiting.

 

[Made In Wales]

Camber Sands. Not only is it a beautiful spot, there's no town or seafront there, or nearby train stations, so mostly only car-owning white people visiting.

The one show in my bio: Rhossili Bay, Gower, near Swansea.

Three Cliffs (also Gower), Tenby, Barafundle Bay, and Pendine Sands are all wonderful too - hopefully with Pembrokeshire Council axing the Tourist Tax, more people will be tempted to holiday there this summer, which will hopefully be as good as the lovely weather we've been enjoying recently.

 

[Chunky Salsa]

What are some good beaches in the UK? Wouldn't mind visiting some before I go home. I got tricked into going to Brighton beach, holy fuck what a disappointment.

Weston Supermare.

Trust me, it's not going to get you killed, 100%. Don't worry.

 

[-Jack-]

I just want a white, incel supramcist to tickle my pickle, or my onion ring.

Speaking of which, do you guys still like the harvester? I liked their free salad bar, but considering dirty cunts cough and sneeze over everything idk- but I'm a greedy pig so who am I to refuse.

 

[Morethanabitfoolish]

Southport and New Brighton are the North FC seafronts for those of taste. Blackpool is for the gays.

I'd have said Formby over Southport but it does get manic. I dread to think what it's been like the past few days and this weekend coming if the weather stays the same it will be hell.

 

[FedPostalService]

I'd have said Formby over Southport but it does get manic. I dread to think what it's been like the past few days and this weekend coming if the weather stays the same it will be hell.

There's a Waitrose in Formby and I thought that might price most of the other thread posters out of visiting.

 

[Morethanabitfoolish]

There's a Waitrose in Formby and I thought that might price most of the other thread posters out of visiting.

There's a Waitrose in Preston too, doesn't mean the place itself is pricy.

 

[FedPostalService]

There's a Waitrose in Preston too, doesn't mean the place itself is pricy.

That's for actual humans to get a decent sandwich before getting on a train elsewhere. The bar in the station is ok as train station bars go. Not sure if the black guy still runs it, but he had a weird sense of pride about being the manager of a train station bar and ran it really well when I was stuck there a few times.

 

[Whoopsie Daisy]

I just want a white, incel supramcist to tickle my pickle, or my onion ring.

Speaking of which, do you guys still like the harvester? I liked their free salad bar, but considering dirty cunts cough and sneeze over everything idk- but I'm a greedy pig so who am I to refuse.

Y R U Ghey?

 

[anklyscr]

and big tits

my ironing board has bigger tits than them three.
just bring me a younger Liza Tarbuck

 

[Plastic Bag]

I'm finally byaaack in the UK after a whole year abroad. And I've got to admit, despite all the problems over here, my initial reaction is that I'm so happy to be back.

Firstly, this country is so quiet compared to other countries - travelling around, you find that this is not the standard, especially compared to SE Asia. Other countries have barking dogs, music, 24 traffic, and if you're especially unlucky that Islamic call to prayer. Last night I could've heard a pin drop.

Secondly, the food. Everyone mocks British grub but my god is it a relief after a year of foreign muck. We're at my mum's for a few nights and last night after we arrived off the plane she served us baked salmon. Marinated in? Glazed with? In a sauce of? NOTHING. Fucking nothing. And you know what? Good! There's no need for it! Good salmon tastes good already. There was maybe a sprig of dill on there but a couldn't swear by it. The side was boiled new potatoes, again, with no sauce. Just salt and butter. My god how glad I was to have some simple non-spicy food.

Finally, the weather is gorgeous in the UK right now. Not sleeping with a fan or AC blaring away all night? Getting fucking cozy under the blanket, instead of sweating? I'd forgotten how nice that is. Also, can't wait for the bank holiday this weekend, you'd better believe I'm hitting a beer garden or two.

Anyway, apologies for the non-contributing blog post but just wanted to say it's good to be back Brit kiwis.

Honestly, the rural areas are worth fighting for. Just hope everything doesn't get built on, I'm lucky that won't be the case, but the council taxes will continue to rise to pay for the cities.

 

[BongoMongo]

Not sure about now but about 6 years back Portobello beach in Edinburgh was good. Beautiful soft red sand.
I did a big run up in Edinburgh and went down porty beach a few hours after and went for a swim and got absolutely baked. Was wonderful.

 

[Geoff Capes Vapes Apes]

There's a Waitrose in Preston too, doesn't mean the place itself is pricy.

Waitrose? Fucking Waitrose? There's a Booths in Preston, which is Waitrose but northern and better.

If we're doing hidden gem beaches, Walney Island has miles of beautiful sandy beaches that never have anyone on them as the Furness peninsula is generally marked "here be dragons" on Google maps.

 

[BongoMongo]

Waitrose? Fucking Waitrose? There's a Booths in Preston, which is Waitrose but northern and better.

If we're doing hidden gem beaches, Walney Island has miles of beautiful sandy beaches that never have anyone on them as the Furness peninsula is generally marked "here be dragons" on Google maps.

The booths in otley is a dump. Tatty, outdated, grumpy staff and overpriced. I've never understood the appeal.

 

[Morethanabitfoolish]

Waitrose? Fucking Waitrose? There's a Booths in Preston, which is Waitrose but northern and better.

Some Booths are great, some not so much. I'd shop in them before Waitrose though.

The booths in otley is a dump. Tatty, outdated, grumpy staff and overpriced. I've never understood the appeal.

Yorkshire ruins everything.

 

[Otterly]

What are some good beaches in the UK? Wouldn't mind visiting some before I go home. I got tricked into going to Brighton beach, holy fuck what a disappointment.

North east: Whitby, Filey (good fossils) Bridlington,
Wales: rhossili
Scotland: all the ones down the outer Hebrides. Scarista is particularly lovely.
Brighton is hideous, it’s just pebbles. Basically the rule in Britain is the further away from london or Bradford you are the better.

 

[BongoMongo]

North east: Whitby, Filey (good fossils) Bridlington,
Wales: rhossili
Scotland: all the ones down the outer Hebrides. Scarista is particularly lovely.
Brighton is hideous, it’s just pebbles. Basically the rule in Britain is the further away from london or Bradford you are the better.

Brighton especially sucks because of the cunts from London who flock there,either as day trippers or to live.

 

[Clem Fandango]

The booths in otley is a dump. Tatty, outdated, grumpy staff and overpriced. I've never understood the appeal.

Deli counter is good for cheeses and cooked meats, but I can see that that would be undermined by shit staff. Also find that their made in store ready meals are pretty good if you don't feel like cooking. They're a bit pricey though of course.