Britain’s Identity Crisis

Written by Tom Daly As dawn struggled to break through the dark midwinter London sky on 23rd January 2013, British Prime Minister David Cameron was engrossed in conversation with aides. They were discussing the pros and cons of a risky strategy. Cameron, a self-styled ‘moderniser’ who had once scolded the Conservative party he led for… Read More Britain’s Identity Crisis

What is the EU’s Amendment 171 (‘dairy ban’) and why is it controversial?

Written by Francesca McClimont Amendment 171 is a piece of EU legislation that aims to further restrict the terminology that can be used to describe plant-based products. On 19th-22nd October 2020 the European Parliament voted to pass it in the name of clear consumer information. Regulations already prohibited words such as ‘milk’, ‘yoghurt’ and ‘cheese’… Read More What is the EU’s Amendment 171 (‘dairy ban’) and why is it controversial?