McDonalds protest: Animal rights activists blockade burger factory in Scunthorpe
Animal Rebellion have put up bamboo structures and tents at the entrance to the site on Luneburg Way
Last updated 15th Jul 2021
Animal rights protesters have set up a blockade in Scunthorpe at what they say is McDonald's only burger factory in the UK.
Animal Rebellion activists have put tents and bamboo structures up outside the entrance to OSI Food Solutions on Luneburg Way.
The group wants McDonald's to switch to a fully plant-based food menu by 2025.
We've contacted McDonald's and OSI Food Solutions for a comment.
Rose Patterson, a spokesperson for Animal Rebellion, said:
“We’re living in a time where massive change is possible, but our window to act on the climate crisis is closing quickly.
The meat and dairy industries are responsible for 80-90% of Amazon deforestation, at least 18% of global emissions, and for exploiting and killing billions of animals every year.
To save ourselves and the future of our children, we must start transitioning towards a plant-based food system.”
Humberside Police are on the scene and released this statement:
"Officers from Humberside Police are currently deployed at a food distribution centre on Luneburg Way in Scunthorpe following reports of a demonstration of around 50 people at the entrance to a food distribution centre.
"Officers are in attendance in order to allow people to go about their lawful business and to protect the right of individuals to take part and exercise their right to peaceful protest.
"The roads in and around the industrial estate remain unaffected as the demonstration is at the entrance to one premise.
"We are liaising with representatives from all sides to address concerns. We are committed to fulfilling our duty to protect the human rights of all the groups and individuals with an interest in this situation."