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https://news.sky.com/story/row-over-new-greggs-vegan-sausage-rolls-heats-up-11597679

A heated row has broken out over a move by Britain's largest bakery chain to launch a vegan sausage roll.

The pastry, which is filled with a meat substitute and encased in 96 pastry layers, is available in 950 Greggs stores across the country.

It was promised after 20,000 people signed a petition calling for the snack to be launched to accommodate plant-based diet eaters.


But the vegan sausage roll's launch has been greeted by a mixed reaction: Some consumers welcomed it, while others voiced their objections.

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#VEGANsausageroll thanks Greggs

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Cook and food poverty campaigner Jack Monroe declared she was "frantically googling to see what time my nearest opens tomorrow morning because I will be outside".

While TV writer Brydie Lee-Kennedy called herself "very pro the Greggs vegan sausage roll because anything that wrenches veganism back from the 'clean eating' wellness folk is a good thing".

One Twitter user wrote that finding vegan sausage rolls missing from a store in Corby had "ruined my morning".

Another said: "My son is allergic to dairy products which means I can't really go to Greggs when he's with me. Now I can. Thank you vegans."

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The hype got me like #Greggs #Veganuary


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TV presenter Piers Morgan led the charge of those outraged by the new roll.

"Nobody was waiting for a vegan bloody sausage, you PC-ravaged clowns," he wrote on Twitter.

Mr Morgan later complained at receiving "howling abuse from vegans", adding: "I get it, you're all hangry. I would be too if I only ate plants and gruel."

Another Twitter user said: "I really struggle to believe that 20,000 vegans are that desperate to eat in a Greggs."

"You don't paint a mustach (sic) on the Mona Lisa and you don't mess with the perfect sausage roll," one quipped.

Journalist Nooruddean Choudry suggested Greggs introduce a halal steak bake to "crank the fume levels right up to 11".

The bakery chain told concerned customers that "change is good" and that there would "always be a classic sausage roll".

It comes on the same day McDonald's launched its first vegetarian "Happy Meal", designed for children.

The new dish comes with a "veggie wrap", instead of the usual chicken or beef option.

It should be noted that Piers Morgan and Greggs share the same PR firm, so I'm thinking this is some serious faux outrage and South Park KKK gambiting here.

 

[BongoMongo]

I really believe the Queen intentionally held out til Truss was PM to die to intentionally piss off Boris Johnson.

I also think, if there is a snap election we should look at how much money is wasted by these fuckwits, of all parties,when they get in. It is simply appalling,when we are apparently in such dire financial straits, that they spaff away our money on pictures and paintings and redecorating their offices. It is obscene and ridiculous.

 

[Kier Starmer]

I think the Tories will get Boris back in. Babadook is one of the biggest failures in Conservative history, even Truss is regarded as someone willing to challenge the establishment. It still baffles me why they did not select Jenrick because his policies were sound and he actually presented policies unlike Babadook.

 

[Mound Dweller]

It still baffles me why they did not select Jenrick because his policies were sound and he actually presented policies unlike Babadook.

He said something/did something/committed to something behind closed doors which got "out" and it cost him a lot of support and sank his chances overnight.
Prior to going full Farage-barrage my area's lot were pro-Jenrick till a week before when they all flipped badddienoch and I still don't know why, something to do with Israel I think (or the gazan problem perhaps),

 

[Internet Wizard]

(((They))) support this. They get to kill two goyim birds with one stone; they get to deport the Palestinians from the lands they stole, and get to further their goals of exterminating white people to bring about the demonic entity they worship known as Moloch (that they falsely claim is god).

The most insidious posts are from the rampant Zio shills in Reform and whatnot that conflate any political considerations or activism from browns to be rioting. Posts with pro-Palestine rallies in London for example making it seem like they're aimless Jawas trying to destabilize Britain for supporting Jewish colonialism and that if they were all shipped back it would make Britain happier, healthier and stable in an instant
Jewish capital wants more migrants, Reform will happily sell every remaining public service in the UK the minute they're in power and have no real plans to deal with migrant problems, housing problems, 4 cans of Monster from Tesco being £6.20 and whatever else because it keeps people rooting for them

 

[Whoopsie Daisy]

If Lord Ali does pull the strings of the labour party behind closed doors, and Kier is ousted, I would put serious money on a Muslim being the new Labour Party leader.

A Muslim PM is a when, not an if.

 

[Otterly]

The issue is an insane left-wing government got in when the population is centre to center-right. The only solution is an election

It’s not the only solution …

 

[SirCliveSinclairdabbing]

Hobgoblin has been taken over by carlsberg. Now it's red dyed lager with flavouring.

It's time to give up on this shithole we call a country.

Also, the longer it is till an election the more the public gets to see America being fixed, fixing the world and want a piece of it.

 

[A-Logato]

I think the Tories will get Boris back in.

Terrible idea. Boris is electoral poison and with what's known about what Boris was doing at the time and what it led to. Labour would run even more laps around him then they do with Kemi Badenoch.

The general public see Boris as a hypocrite, the right/conservative see him as a traitor and the left see him as an easy win.

 

[Snekposter]

Ignore Fumo posters.

Do not reply to Fumo posters.

Disrgard Fumo threads.

 

[Midwit]

on £835 a month

Universal Credit was <£500/ms as of 2024, and I doubt it's gone up much more since.

Hobgoblin has been taken over by carlsberg. Now it's red dyed lager with flavouring.

Ciderchads keep on winning.

 

[BongoMongo]

Universal Credit was <£500/ms as of 2024, and I doubt it's gone up much more since.

Ciderchads keep on winning.

The £835 is including housing benefit, which as we know is only based on cost of social housing. Private renters are fucked. The shortfall can be made up via a "grant" from the council but when we're paying MPs to furnish and run a full second home it's a bit hard to swallow.

The only differences between an MP and a legitimate job seekers are job seekers earn less and are subject to far more scrutiny.

 

[Kier Starmer]

I agree to on non-whites being not allowed to hold office, this country is soon becoming a raghead South Africa by the day and these commie fucks will do it out of spite. The ninth circle of Hell is too kind for these people.

 

[gamer2014]

http://independent.co.uk/arts-enter...meal-mcdonalds-palestine-israel-b2698076.html

British rapper Stormzy has faced backlash for his new collaboration with McDonald's

On Tuesday (12 February), the 30-year-old “Vossi Bop” singer unveiled his new limited edition McDonald’s meal “The Stormzy Meal” – but was quickly accused of hypocrisy for working with the fast food chain over the company’s perceived support of Israel.
The company has been the subject of boycotts from Pro-Palestine campaigners after McDonald’s in Israel gave out thousands of free meals to Israeli forces and citizens following Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 October.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski has previously denied that the company has taken sides in the conflict, calling the boycotts “disheartening and ill-founded” and blaming it on “misinformation”.
The rapper’s collaboration with the company comes after he appeared to remove an Instagram post from last year that read: “I hope everyone is good, some fleeting thoughts.
“1. Free Palestine. 2. In the future, if there is ever a clear injustice in the world no matter how big or small, 100 times out of 100 I will always be on the side of the oppressed. Unequivocally. As I always have been.” It is unclear when the rapper deleted the post in relation to his McDonald’s collaboration.
It’s worth noting that some stars routinely archive posts on their social media pages, so the rapper’s pro-Palestine post could have been removed before the collaboration was underway.

The Independent has contacted representatives for both Stormzy and McDonald’s for comment.

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Stormzy’s collaboration with McDonald’s has seen the launch of a £7.99 meal deal inspired by his favourite order (McDonald's)
The new advert for “The Stormzy Meal” sees different actors speaking but with Stormzy’s signature baritone voice as they order and eat his McDonald’s meal, which is intended to replicate the rapper’s favourite order at the chain: nine chicken nuggets, fries, BBQ sauce, Sprite and an Oreo McFlurry.
Fans have been criticising the rapper online, with one person writing: “Sellout! Why delete your pro-Palestine posts?!”
Another said, “You sellout. Free Palestine.”
McDonald’s chief Mr Kempczinski said last year that the company had seen a “meaningful” hit to business as customers began to boycott the firm in the Middle East for its perceived support of Israel.

In 2023, when it was reported that Israeli soldiers had been given free meals by McDonald’s branches in Israel, franchise owners in Muslim-majority countries such as Kuwait, Malaysia and Pakistan released statements distancing themselves from the move.
The company said at the time that it is not responsible for the actions of its franchisees, who pay the company a fee to use its brand and recipes. McDonald’s operates a franchising business model, which means it relies on thousands of independent businesses to own and operate most of its more than 40,000 stores globally, with about five per cent located in the Middle East.
Mr Kempczinski said in a LinkedIn blog post in January 2024: “Several markets in the Middle East and some outside the region are experiencing a meaningful business impact due to the war and associated misinformation that is affecting brands like McDonald’s

“This is disheartening and ill-founded. In every country where we operate, including in Muslim countries, McDonald’s is proudly represented by local owner-operators who work tirelessly to serve and support their communities while employing thousands of their fellow citizens.”

“Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone,” he added.

The boycotts of McDonald’s continue as the Israeli government and Hamas are currently releasing hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement.

The conflict started Hamas killed around 1,200 people in a terror attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, and abducted another 250. In response, Israel launched a devastating bombing and ground campaign in Gaza, killing more than 46,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

 

[Chunky Salsa]

I agree to on non-whites being not allowed to hold office, this country is soon becoming a raghead South Africa by the day and these commie fucks will do it out of spite. The ninth circle of Hell is too kind for these people.

In fairness, a lot of the native english are also subhuman spiteful fucks that shouldn't hold office as well, Maybe we should just have people placed into power by random chance ala jury duty. Could it really be any worse?

 

[FedPostalService]

Prayer circle for a snap election please Lord. I never thought Labour were marvellous but their entire tenure has been a disaster.

I think there’s no chance of an election. They’ll limp on and even descend into a complete civil war but they won’t give up their cushy seats unless they have to.

On a worse note they could win the next election. Reform will split the vote and it could be enough for a Labour/Lib Dem coalition.

 

[Chunky Salsa]

On a worse note they could win the next election. Reform will split the vote and it could be enough for a Labour/Lib Dem coalition.

"I wish reform gets more votes!" Real Monkeys Paw thing going on if that happens, jesus.

 

[Whoopsie Daisy]

http://independent.co.uk/arts-enter...meal-mcdonalds-palestine-israel-b2698076.html

Sounds like a nothing Mcburger or a Stormzy in a tea cup.

I'll get mi coat.

 

[Coolio55]

Prayer circle for a snap election please Lord. I never thought Labour were marvellous but their entire tenure has been a disaster.

I think there’s no chance of an election. They’ll limp on and even descend into a complete civil war but they won’t give up their cushy seats unless they have to.

On a worse note they could win the next election. Reform will split the vote and it could be enough for a Labour/Lib Dem coalition.

"I wish reform gets more votes!" Real Monkeys Paw thing going on if that happens, jesus.

Oh boy! I can't wait to vote for Tony-lites and then immediately look forward to my next opportunity to vote for Tony-lites,

 

[Morethanabitfoolish]

http://independent.co.uk/arts-enter...meal-mcdonalds-palestine-israel-b2698076.html

I saw an ad for this thi9ng on a bus stop while I was driving today, I smirked about it because so many people buy Stormzy's anti-corporation stance that I love seeing moves this obvious.

Never even thought about the Free Plaestine stuff and I do appreciate him getting some extra misery over that.

 

[EddyRooney]

Starkey nails Tories, as to what they should be

The Tories, meanwhile, forgot that “traditionally, the Conservative Party was the constitutionalist party. The whole way [the centre-Right] do politics is wrong. We focus simply on the economy,” neglecting “questions about the nature of us, the nature of society, and the constitution. The constitution of a country is like the condition of a human being. You’re going to live a long time, I’ve lived a long time – with good constitutions.” But Tony Blair “perverted” the national settlement that reached back to the Tudors, uprooting us to the mercy of socialist nannies.

In his heady youth, Starkey saw himself as a libertarian; today, he’s a conservative, because he’s witnessed “the disintegration of everything that I valued, everything that I loved, everything that I have researched, everything that I taught”. Good education – “fundamentally, the transmission of culture” – British identity, Britain itself. “It is comparable to the fall of Rome,” a society on the verge of bankruptcy. “I think we’ll have the IMF bailing us out, “and it’ll be exactly like the 1970s”.

He notes that Elon Musk and the tech bros are “profoundly historically aware”, and regard the collapse of English civilisation as a warning. “They’re trying to avoid our mistakes, which is why I think Elon Musk is a genuinely world-historic figure. I think we’ll look back and see a ‘long 20th century’ [defined by] a great opening up and the sudden closing” of free thought. Since Musk bought Twitter, and drove out the woke, there’s a chance that discourse will reopen.

which dovetails nicely with JD Vance's attack on our totalitarian government

Sources close to the White House told The Telegraph last week the UK’s online rules were viewed as “Orwellian” and the US was likely to raise the issue in future talks over trade and tariffs.

Speaking at a security conference in Munich on Friday, Mr Vance said: “In Britain and across Europe free speech, I fear, is in retreat.”

A government spokesman said: “We will not let the internet serve as a haven for those seeking to sow division and harm in our communities. That is why we are taking decisive action through the Online Safety Act, ensuring that social media platforms remove illegal content and prevent the spread of illegal disinformation.

David Hardstaff, a serious crime expert at the law firm BCL Solicitors, said the fake news offence was “problematic both for its potential to stifle free speech if misused, but equally for its lack of clarity and consistency”.

He said: “Prosecutors face an uphill battle in proving that a defendant ‘knows’ information to be false, and also in proving ‘non-trivial psychological or physical harm to a likely audience’.”

Lord Toby Young, the Conservative peer and founder of the Free Speech Union, said: “The number of people who’ve been charged with this offence is deeply concerning. The problem with trying to criminalise ‘disinformation’ is that it empowers the state to decide what is and isn’t true.”

The last part is the most deeply worrying part of the whole smorgasbord of woe for me. The government decide what is and isn't reality for us now. "How many fingers am I holding up, Winston ?"