THE NATION is divided in its opinion on mashed potato at Christmas as stats reveal you’re much more likely to want mash on your Christmas dinner plate if you live in the North of Britain, compared to the South.

Those living in the South East are least likely to choose mashed potatoes, with only one in five residents picking it as part of their perfect plate — and nearly one in three living in the South West (30%) — while three quarters of people living in the North East would consider it a crucial part of their Christmas dinner.

Looking to discover what the nation’s preferred Christmas dinner plate comprises of, Seasonal Spuds commissioned the online YouGov survey of more than 1,800 members of the public who celebrate Christmas across England, Scotland and Wales.