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British MPs: "We won't eat halal meat"
 Restaurants serving the British Parliament have rejected demands to serve halal meat. Muslim MPs and peers have been told they cannot have meat slaughtered in the Islamic tradition because the method -- slitting an animal's throat without first stunning it -- is The stance has enraged some parliamentarians who have eaten meat in the Palace of Westminster's 23 restaurants and cafes, having been assured that it was halal. Lord Ahmed of Rotherham said, "I did feel misled. I think a halal option should be made available." In 2010, the Mail on Sunday revealed schools, hospitals and restaurants are serving halal meat to unwitting customers. Many grocers and fast-food chains including Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, KFC and Subway are also using halal meat without telling customers. Members of the Church of England have said that the spread of halal meat was 'effectively spreading Sharia law' across Britain. However, a spokesman for the House of Lords and the House of Commons confirmed that it was not served in their restaurants. Posted by: ryuge 2012-01-02 |
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