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McCartney, MPs Rally Against Proposed Plant-Based Label Ban

12/7/2025

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Paul McCartney and eight British MPs wrote to the European Commission to oppose a proposed ban on labeling plant-based products as sausage or burger.
They argue the issue is nonexistent and could hinder climate progress.
The European Parliament voted 355-247 to back the ban, supported by the meat industry.
The MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warn the ban could affect the UK post-Brexit.

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Paul McCartney and eight British MPs wrote to the European Commission to oppose a proposed ban on labeling plant-based products as sausage or burger.
They argue the issue is nonexistent and could hinder climate progress.
The European Parliament voted 355-247 to back the ban, supported by the meat industry.
The MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warn the ban could affect the UK post-Brexit.