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'Eat meat and drink beer' - Gov's response to possibility of UK food and CO2 shortages

Is the UK prepared for potential food and CO2 shortages if war in the Middle East continues beyond the summer?

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said: "If any of these things change [food or CO2 shortages], I will be upfront with the public about it in advance so we can prepare. But right now, people should go on as they are enjoying beer, enjoying meats and enjoying their salads."
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Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said: "If any of these things change [food or CO2 shortages], I will be upfront with the public about it in advance so we can prepare. But right now, people should go on as they are enjoying beer, enjoying meats and enjoying their salads."

A Cabinet Secretary has responded to claims that the Government is preparing for the possibility of food and carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages in the UK as a 'worst case scenario' should war in the Middle...

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