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

Michael Holder
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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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