The Scottish National Party (SNP) is taking measures to combat obesity by removing crisps and fizzy drinks from meal deals in Scotland. This move has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that classifying porridge oats as unhealthy and proposing to ban discounts on them is misguided. Opposition parties and individuals have criticized the SNP's policies, accusing them of harming Scotland's economy and ordinary families.
Are they oat of their minds? “Porridge oats and other oat-based cereals” put on Scot Gov blacklist of proposed junk foods where price discounts will be outlawed https://t.co/NMLwxvr42l
Standing up for Scotland obviously means banning porridge…. Higher taxes for nurses and teachers and banning porridge. Lower taxes for oil and gas giants. All in a weeks work for the SNP. They’ve really lost their way. https://t.co/Vsghwd67QD
The SNP are planning to make porridge more expensive. I wish I was joking! https://t.co/eTr71TaCTt
.@theSNP are banning porridge! You really could not make it up! Why do they hate Scotland so much?
I had to look this up for myself. In the middle of health and cost of living crisis the SG really is proposing to classify porridge oats - one of the cheapest, healthiest, most filling and let's be honest, Scottish, food staples, as too unhealthy to sell at a discount. https://t.co/gsFeJk0vMC
The SNP’s disastrous tax-and-axe budget will damage our economy, hammer businesses and hike taxes on hardworking Scots. The Scottish Conservatives are standing up for jobs, businesses and ordinary families right across Scotland. 💬 @mspliz https://t.co/wjhQHaJpFO
Say goodbye to your meal deal as you know it! SNP threatens to strip crisps and fizzy drinks out of £3 lunch offers in war on obesity. https://t.co/2DczKssJRS https://t.co/kpF8r3hexS
🥤 Crisps and fizzy drinks to be removed from meal deals in Scotland as SNP tackles obesity crisis. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/AfFVNSVf6D