University of Kent students vote for plant-based catering
A total of 16 food outlets at the University of Kent will be affected by the vote At a glance Students at the University of Kent voted in favour of plant-based catering More than 450 students voted in favour of the plan Kents Student Union president said it was an extremely important step in combating the climate crisis Students at the University of Kent have voted in favour of catering facilities switching to plant-based menus. More than 450 students voted to lobby university-run catering facilities to introduce entirely plant-based food by 2027/28 - a move which could affect 16 outlets. Kents Student Union said it was the highest turnout in the body's history. Union president Zaid Mahmood said: This is an extremely important step in combating the climate crisis. Chris Chudley, from Plant-Based Universities Kent, said: Our campaign will maintain its presence and continue to lobby the university, and take non-violent, direct action where necessary, to ensure the students vote is honoured." Mr Mahmood added: We must tackle the climate crisis together. The move follows student votes calling for vegan menus at universities in London, Cambridge, Stirling and Birmingham. Follow BBC South East on Facebook , external , on Twitter , external , and on Instagram , external . Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk , external . Students' union votes to go 100% vegan Edinburgh University students reject vegan plan University menu meat swap 'cut carbon emissions' Plant-Based Universities University of Kent Ive never banked online - cash is still king Dad's fury after bus drivers leave 11-year-old daughter stranded Teenager robbed by gang of five during chase through busy city centre 'Our town needs a new leisure centre' Victim discovered in Folkestone with suspected stab wound in his head Second bid for luxury hotel and spa at country park Morocco rescuers dig with bare hands as foreign aid sent US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit How Russia and West agreed on Ukraine G20 language Florida's first hurricane-proof town The greatest spy novel ever written? Why is everyone crazy about Aperol? 2023 BBC.