Dining across the divide: ‘I think killing animals and eating them is fine. He doesn’t’

Occupation Freelance careers consultant Voting record More Lib Dem than anything else, although has voted for every party except the SNP Amuse bouche Darcey has been involved with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust for about seven years. She is obsessed with bumblebees Occupation Commercial director of a technology business, PhD researcher and visiting lecturer Voting record Before the Scottish referendum would vote for a candidate he personally respected, or, failing that, spoil his ballot. Now votes SNP Amuse bouche A founder member of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue large whale disentanglement team Darcey He was really friendly – welcoming, ebullient.

David It was a beautiful day. In she came, smiling, happy, perfect – she was so personable. I honestly felt as if we’d known each other for ever.

Darcey I had the deep-fried pork bao buns, which were amazing. David I had the single best tomato soup I’ve ever eaten. We then both had the pad thai.

It looked fantastic, it tasted fantastic. Darcey David is a committed vegan and I’m a committed omnivore. I’m all for people choosing whatever kind of diet suits them.

My concern is when people argue to build food policy around certain types of diet without thinking through the unintended consequences. With veganism, there are nutrient issues, environmental issues, issues with putting food processing in the hands of corporations. We have to understand how we got to where we are in terms of eating meat before we make bi.