UK government criticised for complacency on food security, experts warn
Source Summary
More than 150 experts have warned the British government that the country lacks a plan to feed its population during a crisis and is unprepared for future food shortages. The open letter to Andy Burnham identifies climate change, geopolitical shocks, cyber-attacks and energy outages as threats to food chain security. The experts call for measures including local food resilience committees, audits of food company concentration, realignment of production around nutritional needs, and decentralised food supply systems.
Why it matters
Food supply disruption poses a direct threat to public welfare and national stability, making preparedness a core government responsibility.
