Ewen MacDonald
Cornish pasties by Warrens
- Credit: Ewen MacDonald
The Cornish pasty had the rare distinction of being at the centre of a political storm when it became the flagship food highlighted as at risk due to plans to add VAT to bakery takeaways (the so-called pasty tax was introduced in 2013). And now it faces a new one.
The Cornish Pasty Association campaigned successfully to have the Cornish Pasty recognised as Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe, but a new pastygate could be on its way thanks to Brexit - PGI status remains in the EU – but not in the UK. Will this pave the way for one from another part of England.?
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Doc Martin star Joe Absolom took issue with fans on Wednesday as he suggested they make the village of Port Isaac, too touristy , which is where the show is set.
The actor, 42, who plays Al Large on the ITV1 series, looked unfavourably upon tourists who visit the idyllic Cornwall destination to have a look at the Doc s house, have a pizza and leave.
He revealed his family considered living in the once-quite fishing location, until it before a popular destination for Doc Martin fans
Unimpressed: Doc Martin star Joe Absolom took issue with fans on Wednesday as he suggested they make the village of Port Isaac, too touristy , which is where the show is set