Freedom of information requests reveal UK local authorities anticipate civil unrest and widespread shortages of essential medicines and food supplies.
UK local councils expect shortages in food, medicine, and fuel, as well as civil unrest, labour shortages and job losses, if there is a no-deal Brexit. The impact that leaving the European Union without a deal could have has been revealed in Freedom Of Information requests completed by 63 councils across the country. 68% said they expect food shortages in a no-deal scenario. 65% said there would be civil unrest.
UK local councils expect shortages in food, medicine, and fuel, as well as civil unrest, labour shortages and job losses, if there is a no-deal Brexit. The impact that leaving the European Union without a deal could have has been revealed in Freedom Of Information requests completed by 63 councils across the country. 68% said they expect food shortages in a no-deal scenario. 65% said there would be civil unrest.
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