The great vegan diet ‘con’

Plus: How the cost-of-living crisis could spark anarchy in the UK, the president the USA really needs, and the 13 B-list royals you’re about to see more of [View in browser]( Thursday June 9 2022 [The Telegraph]( By Chris Evans, EDITOR Dear Reader, Boris Johnson might have won a confidence vote, but he is not out of the woods. The Prime Minister’s loyalists are now talking of appeasing his chief critic, Jeremy Hunt, by making him Chancellor. Associate editor Camilla Tominey [argues that this is far from a shrewd move, and identifies the pitfalls](. Meanwhile, the cost-of-living crisis threatens to overshadow the Prime Minister's efforts to reset the agenda. Ben Wright [highlights the warnings we should take from Sri Lanka]( where the worst economic chaos in 70 years has sparked violent protests. Matthew McConaughey’s compelling gun control speech in the wake of the Uvalde shootings achieved bipartisan support, with many suggesting the Oscar-winning actor would make an excellent US president. Ed Cumming asserts in this piece that it is [hard to imagine a figure better suited to public office](. The Queen ensured her Platinum Jubilee celebrations had a distinctly forward-looking feel, with the Cambridge family at the forefront. But who will support them? Guy Kelly profiles the [B-list members of the Firm who may yet step up](. Plant-based lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular, but a new book argues that a vegan diet isn't actually better for your health - or the environment. Boudicca Fox-Leonard speaks to author Jayne Buxton on [reframing the debate around meat, health and the planet](. Finally, having a second home in the sun is a widely held aspiration, but for Sadie Nicholas the dream was crushed by the arrival of freeloading friends. She explains [the downsides of owning a Spanish villa](. Chris PS: We've extended our Platinum Jubilee offer for readers like you. This is your last chance to get three months of unlimited access to our website and app - plus an exclusive Jubilee tote bag - for only £1. [Subscribe now.]( My Choices [Jeremy Hunt]( ['Why Jeremy Hunt might not be right as Boris Johnson’s right-hand-man.']( Camilla Tominey argues against keeping your enemies close. [A crowded street of protesters in Sri Lanka.]( 'Watch out, Boris – recession and a fuel crisis can explode into anarchy.' Ben Wright says that Sri Lanka's decline into chaos is a [warning to countries around the world](. [Matthew McConaughey speaking at the White House]( Matthew McConaughey for president? The Oscar-winning star's bipartisan speech at the White House put Joe Biden’s to shame. [Here's why he could be exactly what the USA needs.]( [A gif showing several members of the Royal family.]( [The 13 B-list royals you’re about to see more of.]( With a starting line-up of seven, the Queen’s squad will need to be expanded to avoid burnout among the old hands. [A graphic showing a burger]( [The great vegan diet ‘con’.]( Despite what the documentaries tell you, a plant-based lifestyle isn't better for your health and it certainly won't save the planet. [A graphic showing postcards of family holiday snaps.]( [Don’t hate me, but having a holiday home in Spain can be hell.]( Sadie Nicholas relays what every second home owner needs to know. What did you think? Let us know how we're doing using the feedback button below or tweet me [@chrisevans1](. Although I am unable to respond individually to all the emails I receive, I am grateful to you for sending them to me. [Send feedback](mailto:Totheeditor@telegraph.co.uk) We hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you have questions or feedback, please visit our [help page](. If you have questions about your Telegraph subscription, including delivery issues or technical ones, [please visit this page]( and contact us that way. If you would like a letter to the Editor published in The Telegraph, email it to [dtletters@telegraph.co.uk.](mailto:dtletters@telegraph.co.uk) Please include name, address, work and home telephone numbers. See more Telegraph newsletters [News Headlines]( | [Cookbook]( | [Cars]( | [Good News]( We have sent you this email because you have either asked us to or because we think it will interest you. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update your preferences]( For any other questions, please visit our help page [here](. Any offers included in this email come with their own Terms and Conditions, which you can see by clicking on the offer link. We may withdraw offers without notice. Telegraph Media Group Limited or its group companies - 111 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0DT. Registered in England under No 451593.