M&S Outrage Over £2 Charge For Traditional Fish & Chips Freebie

• M&S shocks customers by charging £2 for a condiment typically given for free at chip shops.
• The new pricing for a popular chippy addition leaves many shoppers speechless.
• Debate arises over the value of the £2 tub among M&S customers.

Imagine walking into Marks & Spencer, ready to indulge in some comfort food, only to find that a beloved chippy staple—usually handed out for free—is now priced at £2 a tub. This has been the reality for many M&S shoppers who have recently discovered that what they used to get at no extra charge now has a price tag.

The item in question, a quintessential accompaniment to any British fish and chips meal, has traditionally been free at local chip shops. The decision by M&S to charge for it has sparked a mix of disbelief and discontent among customers. While some express their frustration, others are left without words, as reported by Liam Gilliver at the Mirror.

The debate among the M&S clientele is heating up, with opinions split. Some argue that the quality or convenience at M&S might justify the cost, while others feel the charge is unjustifiable for something typically offered free of charge.

Whether you're a chips, fish, and curry sauce kind of guy - or much prefer a Pukka pie with mushy peas - a Friday night trip to the fish and chip shop is what dreams are made of. If you're from the North you'll might also ask for 'scraps' on top of your meal.

Hundreds of gobsmacked users have flocked to share their thoughts on the surprising prices of local fried snacks. Comments range from shock over £40 per kilo for batter to disbelief at paying £2 for mere scraps!

After spotting a tub of scraps in Marks and Spencer for a whopping £2, one post on X (formerly Twitter) has gone viral. Jason Reid, who came across the usually-free additions, uploaded a photo with the caption: "*Rubs temples*." He added: "TWO C***ING QUID. They were free when I was a kid.

Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, commented, "It’s always intriguing to see how customers react to changes in pricing, especially for something as traditionally free as this. It really shows how much value people place on seemingly small aspects of their shopping experience.