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Politics
Nicholas Cecil

Halal meat 'dog whistle' row erupts between former Cabinet minister Esther McVey and London MP

Former Cabinet minister Esther McVey has been accused of “dog whistle” politics over labelling of halal meat.

Tatton MP Ms McVey came under fire from Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky over a bill she presented to Parliament to introduce compulsory labelling of halal and kosher meat.

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