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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Food security a ‘slow-burning crisis’ in Britain, former UK intelligence chief warns

Britain is facing a “slow-burning” food security crisis, the former head of GCHQ has warned.

Sir David Omand said that UK governments should seek to prepare in the event of a food shock, as he spoke during an event alongside professor of food policy Tim Lang and broadcaster Adam Fleming at The Hay Festival in Wales.

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