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UK Defence Secretary Streeting personally stockpiles canned food and water for emergencies

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has spent several weeks building up a home stockpile of food, water and a torch, setting a personal example after calls to prepare for crises. Even the minister's mother has followed his lead. Against the backdrop of the state preparedness programme, British demand for radios has grown fivefold, and for torches by 284%.

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UK Government Urges Citizens to Keep a Three-Day Supply of Food and Water

As part of the 'Be Ready' campaign, the UK government recommends households keep a three-day supply of food, water and basic items in case of emergencies — from extreme weather to cyberattacks. Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stressed that the advice is not linked to any specific intelligence. Expert Lucy Easthope believes the UK lags behind the Nordic countries and France in emergency preparedness.

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