Could your Sunday roast become a political battleground?

With climate policies under scrutiny, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK’s Labour Party, has made it clear—his government will not force Britons to cut back on meat consumption to meet net-zero goals.

This statement follows recommendations from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) urging a 25% reduction in meat consumption by 2040 to curb methane emissions. But with the upcoming general election, Starmer is steering away from policies that could alienate voters.