North Devon Council rejects motion to go 100% vegan

The Green Party had brought forward a motion which could have seen red meat and dairy banned from council settings

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
"There is never any justification for banning meat and dairy, and I hope the Green Party opts to stand with the countryside going forward."
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"There is never any justification for banning meat and dairy, and I hope the Green Party opts to stand with the countryside going forward."

A council in Devon has voted against a motion to ban red meat and dairy completely. North Devon Council had debated the Green Party proposal to serve only plant-based food and drink in areas of council...

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