McDonald's UK has decided to discontinue 80% of its vegetarian options, sparking controversy among customers. The four products being removed from the menu include Veggie Dippers, Veggie Dipper Happy Meals, Spicy Veggie Wraps, and the Vegetable Deluxe sandwich, leaving only the vegan McPlant Burger as the remaining meat-free option. The decision is said to be due to poor sales of these items, but McDonald's is considering other markets to determine which vegetarian and vegan products are popular, and may introduce new meat-free options in the future.

The announcement has led to disappointment and frustration among fans, with some feeling like vegetarians and vegans are being targeted and viewed as "second-class citizens" by McDonald's. Despite this backlash, a McDonald's spokesperson stated that they are always listening to their customers to evolve their menu, and while the McPlant Burger remains popular, they acknowledge that the changes may be disappointing for some customers.