"I think it's the aim of this Government to remove us from our sense of place and purpose in the world and that's what a lot of food tradition stands for."
"Electrocution is a ridiculous thing. What are we supposed to do shove them in a plug socket? Honestly, what restaurant is going to actually electrocute the lobsters before boiling them?"
The UK will prohibit boiling lobsters and crabs alive and will publish guidance on approved alternative killing methods, potentially including electrocution or freezing to stun before boiling. Previous policy recognised decapods and cephalopods as sentient. The plans also aim to end trail-hunting and could restrict cages for chickens and crates for pigs. New inheritance taxes will apply 20% to farms valued over £1 million, prompting accusations of targeting rural communities. The restaurant and seafood industries warn of added red tape, rising costs, and a likely increase in frozen seafood imports as a consequence.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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