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GMB branded a ‘parody’ over debate about banning Mr Whippy ice cream vans

Viewers were left rolling their eyes

GMB viewers branded the news show a “parody” today (July 19), after a debate on whether Mr Whippy vans are causing climate change was aired.

Presenters Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls hosted the debate, between journalist Afua Hagan and Ice Cream Alliance president Katy Alston.

The pair argued over whether the fact that ice cream vans usually keep the engine running is contributing to climate change, after an unusually warm week across the UK and parts of Europe.

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The debate sparked outrage among viewers (Credit: ITV)

Calls for ice cream van ban on GMB today

Afua said she believes everyone has a “responsibility towards doing what we can to negate the effects of climate change”.

I don’t want to take away anyone’s livelihood, it’s not about that at all.

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Journalist Afua Hagan wearing orange

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Woman with head sticking out of ice cream van

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