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OPINION - Iran war: UK is not prepared for food shortages

At a time when UK farmers are facing increasing pressure from a conflict taking place thousands of miles from British shores, the Government has been challenged to step up and support food producers before it is too late

Chris Brayford
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to stop food shortages from becoming a reality in the UK.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to stop food shortages from becoming a reality in the UK.

War in the Middle East has exposed just how fragile the UK's food system is. A conflict taking place thousands of miles away from UK shores is having a ripple effect throughout the UK economy. LISTEN...

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