Liz Truss faced criticism for her controversial views on Christmas dinner, with some praising her for being sensible. The former Tory Prime Minister discussed her family’s holiday meal preparations on Nick Ferrari’s LBC radio show. Truss revealed that her husband would be cooking the turkey, while she takes care of the potatoes but notably mentioned the absence of Yorkshire puddings, stating that she doesn’t believe they belong on Christmas Day.
Her comments stirred a debate among viewers, with opinions split on whether Yorkshire puddings should be part of the festive meal. Truss defended her stance, explaining that Yorkshire puddings are best suited for roast beef, not turkey. Despite this, she mentioned that they would still enjoy a glass of Buck’s Fizz during the celebrations.
The ongoing dispute over the inclusion of Yorkshire puddings in Christmas dinners has been a long-standing one. A recent YouGov survey indicated that nearly half of Britons would serve Yorkshire puddings on Christmas, with a higher percentage among those having roast beef. While some, like former royal butler Grant Harrold, suggest that the royal family might skip Yorkshire puddings at Sandringham, others like head chef Karl Green from The Unruly Pig in Suffolk strongly advocate for their presence at the holiday table.