Second council votes to resist anti-meat and dairy trend
Councillors in Northamptonshire have voted in favour of a ‘fight back’ motion as part of an ongoing effort to block anti-livestock farming sentiment seen at several other councils elsewhere.
The motion will ensure the authority’s commitment to local farmers by proactively encouraging residents in the county to “shop locally.”
The motion also urges them to take advantage of “home-grown, affordable, nutritious food”, specifically citing meat and dairy, as well as plant-based produce.
It was passed overwhelmingly earlier this week at a full meeting of North Northamptonshire Council in Kettering.
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The move comes after councillors in Cornwall voted for a similar motion last month, in defiance to several motions passed at other councils across the country.
These motions encourage residents to buy plant-based produce in a move away from meat and dairy, while also committing to only source vegan options for councillors at events.
Northamptonshire’s motion, submitted by Conservative councillor Scott Brown, passed almost unanimously.
by Farming UK
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