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Catering for climate: Reduce meat and dairy on Parliamentary menus, Green Party urges

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 08 January 2020 •
MPs should be dining on more climate friendly food in the House of Commons, according to Green Party
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MPs should be dining on more climate friendly food in the House of Commons, according to Green Party

House of Commons' catering services should reflect climate emergency in their offering, argues Caroline Lucas

MPs in Westminster should be dining on more environmentally-friendly food, according to Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, who has today called on the House of Commons' catering services team to offer more...

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