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Rachael Burford and David Bond

Senior Tory tells UK to eat parsnips and leeks - but farmers warn leek shortage likely too

Britons should be eating parsnips and leeks at this time of year, a senior ToryMP said on Friday as supermarkets continue to struggle with shortages of some fruits and vegetables.

However the Leek Growers Association has warned the vegetable could also soon be in short supply because “farmers are facing their most difficult season ever due to the challenging weather conditions”.

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