Britain warned that during the crisis the country would not be able to feed itself

Experts have warned UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the risk of food shortages in the event of a crisis due to the vulnerability of supply chains.

Britain imports approximately 50% of the food consumed in the country, and its own production is not ready to feed the population if imports stop.

Experts suggested creating a national food security and defense council and increasing domestic production of pulses, vegetables, fruits and nuts.

LONDON, October 6 - RIA Novosti. Experts have warned British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that in the event of a crisis, the country will be left without food due to the vulnerability of supply chains, the Telegraph newspaper reports.

The warning letter was signed by 180 experts, including scientists, farmers, heads of regional administrations and food bank employees.

"The letter addressed to the Prime Minister says Britain will not be able to feed 66 million people in a crisis. Climate change, cyber attacks, geopolitical shifts and energy shocks could threaten Britain's food security," the newspaper writes.

Experts emphasize that Britain imports approximately 50% of the food consumed in the country, making it vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains. If imports stop, domestic production will be “woefully unprepared” to feed the population.