Dorset Council 'rejects' cutting red meat and dairy from food menus

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Dorset Council has backed a motion to support British farmers, food producers and freedom of choice
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Dorset Council has backed a motion to support British farmers, food producers and freedom of choice

The Countryside Alliance has applauded Dorset Council after the local authority passed a motion to keep meat and dairy produce on food catering menus. Conservative councillor Byron Quayle brought forward...

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