Wes Streeting is accused of 'scaremongering' by Question Time audience over his call for Britons to stockpile food and water
A Scunthorpe audience member warned the defence secretary his advice would spark panic buying, empty shelves and higher prices. Wes Streeting replied that Europe is "way ahead of us" and asked why Britain was "playing catch up". Fiona Bruce asked who would now buy supplies, and only a handful raised their hands. Tory Tom Tugendhat then asked who already had them, and most of the room did.
The 'Be Ready' checklist urges three litres of water per person per day.
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David Miliband backed Streeting, warning the 'drums of war are beating louder'.
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