It seems that vegans are to be given the same protection against discrimination as religious groups under the new Equality Bill.

Official guidance issued by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission points out that the "ethical commitment" of vegans to animal welfare is "central to who they are".

"A person who is a vegan chooses not to use or consume animal products of any kind," the guidance says. "That person eschews the exploitation of animals for food, clothing, accessories or any other purpose and does so out of an ethical commitment to animal welfare."

As a person who is a carnivore and chooses to use and consume animal products of any kind, Guru is also demanding protection from discrimination.

The next time a vegan is condescending about Guru's leather brogues or regular trips to Gaucho Grill (yes, that is a blatant plug - discounts please) Harriet Harman will be getting a call.

If that doesn't work, Guru will send Gordon Ramsay - "My biggest nightmare would be if the kids ever came up to me and said 'Dad, I'm a vegetarian'. Then I would sit them on the fence and electrocute them." - round to Harriet's.

Whilst we're on the subject of equality, unreconstructed male of the week award goes to 'John from Leicester', commenting on a Daily Mail story about the lack of women in senior positions in the UK.

"Maybe not senior position, what about missionary?"

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