British government ‘complacent about food as a national security matter’
Summary
More than 150 experts warned the British government that the UK is not ready to feed its people during a crisis. They say many problems like the climate crisis, cyber-attacks, and energy outages could disrupt food supplies, but the government has no solid plan or national food storage to deal with these issues.Key Facts
- Experts say the UK government is "complacent" about food security as a national safety issue.
- The UK relies heavily on a "just-in-time" delivery system with little food stored as backup.
- The strategic food stockpile, used since World War II, was ended in the 1990s.
- Threats to food supplies include climate change, cyber-attacks, energy outages, and geopolitical problems.
- Many UK households may struggle to afford emergency food supplies if needed.
- Experts want local food committees, audits of dependency on imports, and food storage at all levels.
- They suggest growing more food locally and focusing on what people need to eat healthily.
- The government plans a campaign advising households to stock up on canned food for emergencies.
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