A cri de coeur

I support the UK's membership of the EU. I spent some time labouring in the Brussels salt mines for the greater glory of the European ideal. I enjoyed working with colleagues from other member states. I think that, on balance, EU membership has brought us more benefit than disadvantage.

But now they have gone too far. The Evening News reports:

"BUTCHERS in the Capital have hit out at a new European ruling which puts Scotland's traditional meal of mince and tatties under threat.
Scots butchers have made mince from beef hung for up to three weeks for generations.
But now the European Commission has ruled that the product can only be made from beef within six days of an animal being slaughtered, for hygiene reasons...
Andy McGowan, industry development manager for Quality Meat Scotland, said: "Unfortunately, Scotland has been caught up in this and it will have a major impact on mince, one of the nation's favourite meals."

I expect a full inquiry from the Scottish Parliament's European and External Relations Committee. Save Scotland's mince!