Television chef also warned that the perils of climate change were becoming intertwined with more authoritarian politics
Veganism is wrong and does not help the planet, Delia Smith has said.
The television chef warned that younger generations are losing cooking skills and relying on more niche diets as meat becomes increasingly vilified as harmful to the environment.
While some people are turning to processed takeaways and ready meals, she took particular issue with the current trend towards veganism.
“Everything within me tells me that it’s wrong,” the 82-year-old told the Financial Times.