Bristol Uni students reject meat and dairy ban at union-run outlets

Students at the University of Bristol have voted against a motion to ban meat and dairy at its Students’ Union (SU) outlets.

Students voted on a motion that would have transitioned its SU towards 100% plant-based catering, which would have required it to lobby for all on-campus vending machines to be vegan.

The motion’s proponents cited concerns about meat and dairy production contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions.

During the vote, the motion was opposed by 57% of the council, whilst 11% abstained, and 32% supported it.