Meanwhile, from The Sunday Telegraph comes news that the BBC has ruffled the feathers of the National Farmers Union:
Farmers have accused the BBC of being in breach of its impartiality rules by promoting veganism with a Christmas advert featuring turkeys wearing "I love vegans" jumpers.
The animated birds are seen wearing “I love vegans” jumpers in the recently released festive clip, and rejoicing at meat-free meals.
Concerns have been raised over the impartiality of the “campaigning” broadcaster and the impact of its coverage on livestock producers, with the advert cited as another example of a perceived bias against rural communities.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has decried what is sees as the BBC breaching its impartiality rules by promoting a vegan diet and taking sides in the debate over meat consumption.
The BBC said [the advert] was merely meant to be lighthearted and not an endorsement.
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