Ag college at centre of 'meat-free-Monday' row forced to publish apology

Yorkshire-based Bishop Burton College had provoked outrage after saying vegan diet contributed to 'good mental health' and 'sustainability'

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The Countryside Alliance said many establishments use veganuary as a 'gimmick'
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The Countryside Alliance said many establishments use veganuary as a 'gimmick'

A college specialising in land-based courses has been forced to apologise after its social media post championing the health and sustainability benefits of a vegan menu provoked outrage from the agricultural...

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