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Lancaster University forced to quash meat-ban rumours

But controversial vegan vote does mean student body can now discuss a plant-based strategy

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Lancaster University has been forced to speak out about switch to plant-based menus
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Lancaster University has been forced to speak out about switch to plant-based menus

Meat will remain on the menu at Lancaster University, despite widespread rumours vegan activists had succeeded in driving through a purely plant-based agenda. Officials at the higher education establishment...

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