Balanced diets

The Scottish Conservatives said it was 'unrealistic' to tell people to eat less meat and dairy, as identified in a recent Climate Change Committee report, and added it could be 'financially devastating' for farm businesses

Labour has announced plans to launch its a Food Strategy Advisory Board next week with the aim of building a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system in the UK

The coalition hopes to achieve fair pricing for British farmers, to end 'misleading' labelling in supermarkets, increase on-farm educational opportunities, and promote meat in a balanced diet

Mr Packham has been joined by the likes of Dale Vince, former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and the Vegan Society calling on the Government to stop promoting red meat and dairy initiatives

"My health advice? Ignore this nonsense and enjoy your porridge"