Jacob Rees-Mogg forced a Cabinet U-turn on a planned fur and foie gras trade ban while Carrie

Campaigners are calling for a ban on foie gras imports to the UK( Image: ANIMAL EQUALITY UK) Labour

The government has begun talks with the food industry over moves to ban foie gras in the UK

foie gras be removed from the menu in line with the 2008 royal ban.... “ Monarchs have their

’ backtracking on a ban on fur and foie gras, critics have warned. Farmers will be encouraged to keepcows

’ backtracking on a ban on fur and foie gras, critics have warned. Farmers will be encouraged to keepcows

“ We are pleased that sensible members of the government have listened to our concerns and have decided not to pursue such an unworkable and damaging step despite the shrill, unevidenced calls of animal rights activists.... “ It should be for people themselves to decide if they wish to buy and wear fur, not the government acting like a wardrobe police, telling people what they should and should not wear.... The government should now engage with us on the comprehensive welfare schemes already i

A major row has broken out between cabinet ministers over a government proposal to ban the import and sale offur and foiegras, the delicacy made from duck and goose liver. Downing Street is thought to have gone cold on the plan and is ready to ditch legislative moves after several ministers raised their concerns. Jacob Rees-Mogg, the new minister for Brexit opportunities, is among those opposed to the idea of restricting consumer choice, according to reports. Environment minister Zac Goldsmith,

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But why might the royal be so opposed to this dish?... The RSPCA is opposed to foie gras on the