Lunch Debate: Sandwiches or Steak? UK Leaders Show Different Tastes
A lighthearted but revealing debate about lunch habits has highlighted the differences between UK’s top politicians.
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, stirred things up by telling The Spectator that she doesn’t consider sandwiches to be real food. “
Lunch is for wimps,” she said, explaining that she prefers working through her meals and occasionally enjoys a steak. She even said she avoids bread if it’s “moist.”
In response, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended sandwiches as a “great British tradition” and shared that Starmer enjoys tuna sandwiches and cheese toasties.
According to the BBC, Starmer’s team noted he was surprised to learn that Badenoch prefers steak for lunch.
Badenoch, however, fired back on social media, joking that the PM has time to talk about sandwiches but not enough time to focus on farmers who produce food.
This playful argument even caught the attention of Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, who called lunch “pretty cool” while enjoying wine at a restaurant. The debate also prompted Jim Winship from the British Sandwich Association to defend sandwiches as a part of British history, citing their invention in 1762 by the Earl of Sandwich, as reported by the BBC.
The BBC reminded readers that sandwiches have been tricky for politicians before. In 2014, Labour leader Ed Miliband faced public mockery after a photo of him struggling to eat a bacon sandwich went viral. Similarly, Badenoch’s Tory predecessor, Rishi Sunak, was teased for his bland response during an interview, calling sandwiches his favorite meal.
Even actor Anna Maxwell Martin expressed a dislike for sandwiches, saying she can’t stand being around them. The BBC highlighted how this seemingly simple topic continues to spark conversations, adding a relatable and humorous dimension to British politics.
While sandwiches remain a staple for many, the debate reveals how personal preferences can become part of political identity, with leaders sharing their quirks and habits with the public.
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