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Sir Keir Starmer says Gov 'not afraid' to impose further import bans following foot-and-mouth case

The Prime Minister said the Government would not hesitate in taking action to stop the disease from entering the country for the first time in over 18 years

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "We will not hesitate to restrict imports from additional countries if the disease spreads."
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "We will not hesitate to restrict imports from additional countries if the disease spreads."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has provided assurances that he is not afraid to extend the import ban of livestock entering the UK if necessary, following Germany's confirmed foot-and-mouth case. Defra...

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