Andy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets
Summary
Andy Burnham said he keeps a supply of beans, soup, and Twiglets at home in case of emergencies. The UK government launched a campaign asking people to have at least three days of water and long-lasting food ready for events like bad weather or cyber-attacks.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham has emergency food including beans, soup, and Twiglets.
- The government campaign advises having three days' worth of bottled water and long-life food.
- The campaign aims to prepare people for emergencies like weather disasters or cyber-attacks.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned threats from foreign powers like Russia targeting infrastructure.
- Burnham said the advice is about preparation, not panic buying.
- Treasury minister James Murray has not fully prepared but said having supplies is a personal choice.
- Other European countries like Ireland, France, and the Netherlands already recommend such emergency stockpiles.
- The UK has not talked much about this kind of public preparation until now.
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