Belfast City Council rejects 'compulsory veganism'

The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the news Belfast City Council has rejected a call for ‘fully plant-based procurement’.

Alex Black
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Belfast City Council rejects 'compulsory veganism'

Green Councillor Anthony Flynn had proposed a motion which would require the council to ‘commit to fully plant-based procurement where food is served throughout the council estate, prioritising seasonal...

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