Fifth of British shoppers are now buying less meat in wake of the horsemeat scandal

British shoppers are cutting down on the amount of meat they eat as a result of the horsemeat scandal, according to a new survey.

The fallout from the discovery of horse in products sold as beef has caused nearly two thirds of people to lose faith in food labels following the revelations.

According to the Daily Mail, a recent survey of more than 2,000 people, found that customers are now opting to buy their meat only from local butchers.

More than 60 percent of adults surveyed said they would now buy meat from their local butchers, the poll said, while a quarter of adults said they would now buy more joints, chops or steaks instead of processed meat.