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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.

 

[teriyakiburns]

So I am guessing the rumors of internal revolt within Labour were greatly exaggerated.

There hasn't been a vote on the reforms yet, but there's a lot of MPs promising to vote against the changes when they're brought to the commons, which will probably be in early may. They aren't going to rush straight to a vote of no confidence over this. There are other opportunities to stall the government's agenda in order to get what they want.

 

[>IMPLYING]

So I am guessing the rumors of internal revolt within Labour were greatly exaggerated.

There hasn't been a vote on the reforms yet, but there's a lot of MPs promising to vote against the changes when they're brought to the commons, which will probably be in early may. They aren't going to rush straight to a vote of no confidence over this. There are other opportunities to stall the government's agenda in order to get what they want.

I imagine open revolt would wait until after the May 1st elections as floating it now might affect their chances. If Labour have a poor showing (no gains + loss of 1 majority held council) it'll give the anti-Kier lot something to point at. If the inverse is true (they make gains + hold their majority in the one place running) Kier can use it to prove the country has faith in Labour and him by extension.

 

[FedPostalService]

You can't be outing yourself as a wog like this by being unwilling to read.

You’re my favourite Warrick Davis enjoyer on here.

So I am guessing the rumors of internal revolt within Labour were greatly exaggerated.

I’m surprised they’ve held it together so far. I’m torn between nothing ever happens and imminent factional infighting erupting any time now.

 

[The Gene Genie]

I’m surprised they’ve held it together so far. I’m torn between nothing ever happens and imminent factional infighting erupting any time now.

My guess is the May elections. They don’t want to be caught making waves against Starmer if the elections somehow (against all reality) go well for Labour, but if there’s a poor showing then they’ve got ammunition to spare to fire at him.

 

[Drama Trauma]

Nigel Farage allegedly getting an "English Bulldog's head" as a tattoo: (x/a)

Weird way to campaign on April 1st. (x/a)

 

[teriyakiburns]

Nigel Farage allegedly getting an "English Bulldog's head" as a tattoo: (x/a)

Going for that EDL vote now?

 

[Chunky Salsa]

You’re my favourite Warrick Davis enjoyer on here

You're my favourite - maybe - negro, right after Idris Elba, and that footballer.

 

[Drama Trauma]

Going for that EDL vote now?

He might unironically become the next Prime Minister of the UK.

 

[FedPostalService]

He might unironically become the next Prime Minister of the UK.

Only if you don’t know how our system works. He’ll still get less seats than the Lib Dems next election and will achieve nothing except get Labour elected again.

In the meantime he’ll keep pulling a funny face with a pint in his hand and retards will lap it up.

 

[A-Logato]

Only if you don’t know how our system works. He’ll still get less seats than the Lib Dems next election and will achieve nothing except get Labour elected again.

In the meantime he’ll keep pulling a funny face with a pint in his hand and retards will lap it up.

There's always a none 0% chance with Nigel that at the last minute he'll pull out people in key seats to allow the Torries to gain more of the vote share. It's happened before and it wouldn't shock me if it happens again.

 

[Snekposter]

and that footballer

Nobody is quite like that fine Ngumi bloke, just as long as he keeps scoring goals that is.

 

[Brumbletroons]

TLDR: Writing lots is easy to me. Some appreciate it, others don't. I tend to write a lot I think because it's easier to argue pessimism in current circumstances, whereas optimism requires some justification. I'll try to keep things tight and tidy from now on, or hide the more egregiously long examples behind a spoiler.

Would've thought a bong would understand that brevity is the soul of wit. At least properly format your diatribes into paragraphs and break it up into relevant portions so I don't have to slog through your meandering posts to get at what you're trying to regurgitate onto my screen.

 

[-Jack-]

Why are managers or higher ups so slimey? I respect and appreciate transparency and honesty- If you have an issue or problem with a piece of work I did, tell me. Don't be passive aggressive and tell the whole office. I wanna pull the "you're being homophobic" card, but I don't wanna be a faggot...yet.

 

[BrightonAndHoveAlbion]

Why are managers or higher ups so slimey?

I have never worked in an office in my life however I have been led to believe all office workers are faggots anyway, especially so called 'managers'. Get a real job outdoors or at least not in an office and you'll get shouted at/called a faggot to your own face instead.

 

[-Jack-]

@Bog-standard Poster eat my ass you Russian cuck

@BrightonAndHoveAlbion I understand, however with the cost of living crisis I can't exactly be picky with jobs.. innit? I'm a working class white man, plus faggot-so I have all odds against me.

 

[Chunky Salsa]

"you're being homophobic" card, but I don't wanna be a faggot...yet.

Sorry man, sounds like you got what you deserve.

But no for real, a lot of middle management people are snide faggots, who won't tell you things bluntly and promptly. Dunno why they get attracted to those sorts of positions so much.

 

[>IMPLYING]

Why are managers or higher ups so slimey? I respect and appreciate transparency and honesty- If you have an issue or problem with a piece of work I did, tell me. Don't be passive aggressive and tell the whole office. I wanna pull the "you're being homophobic" card, but I don't wanna be a faggot...yet.

Did they bring up your name in front of everyone? I imagine direct confrontation is discouraged because it might be construed as 'bullying', which a hypersensitive worker might see it as and raise as an issue to somebody. Addressing the entire office that someone is doing something wrong avoids that confrontation, and the person who's aware they're the issue will know they're the actual 'someone' who's being talked about.

 

[Kier Starmer]

So I am guessing the rumors of internal revolt within Labour were greatly exaggerated.

With UK Politics, especially with a Labour government, it happens in 2 stages: cabinet wars and back-bencher consensus.

May 1st will be the match, and the current politics will be a catalyst.

The current cabinet in political history is the most inexperienced ever, but also the most chaotic. They all despise each other and are vying for power, but have no experience. Wes Streeting is actually prepping himself to be PM, which is fucking insane.

Also, in a recent poll, Labour scored -52; most political parties globally don't even get to that level.

There are also up to 200 Labour MPs who feel duped by the party they were in.

I think if it happens, a general election will be called. Labour backbenchers don't even support their party, which is pretty wild.

 

[Whoopsie Daisy]

@Bog-standard Poster eat my ass you Russian cuck

???

 

[bluegenius8585]

Going for that EDL vote now?

He needs a tat that has "Respect Are Culture" for that voter block