Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has ignited a fiery national debate after declaring that Yorkshire puddings have no place on her family's Christmas dinner table.
A Festive Confession on LBC
The UK's shortest-serving premier made the controversial admission during an interview with Nick Ferrari on his LBC radio show. While discussing her Christmas preparations for December 2025 with her husband, accountant Hugh O'Leary, Truss revealed the surprising detail. Ferrari, taken aback, highlighted her Yorkshire background, to which Truss stood firm, stating she believes the puddings should only be served with beef and that it is 'wrong' to pair them with turkey.
Public Reaction and Polling Data
The revelation has divided the nation online, with listeners passionately defending both sides of the argument. One critic labelled the omission a 'disgrace', while others agreed with Truss's stance, calling it a 'universal rule'. The debate is reflected in recent data; a YouGov poll found more than half of Brits would avoid adding Yorkshire puddings to their Christmas plate. Interestingly, the same survey indicated 68% would actually prefer roast beef over turkey for the main event.
The Rising Star of the Yorkshire Pudding
Despite the Christmas controversy, Yorkshire puddings are enjoying a renaissance. Recently crowned Britain's most treasured regional delicacy, they have broken free from the Sunday roast. Social media creators are experimenting with air fryer recipes, and retailers like M&S have capitalised on their popularity with innovations like the Yorkshire Pudding Wrap, which customers have hailed as 'unbelievable'. One festive tradition the Truss household does uphold, however, is starting the day with a glass of Buck's Fizz.
