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Letter: A freezer may not help you much in a crisis

Published 29 August 2018

From Larry Stoter, The Narth, Monmouthshire, UK

Clare Wilson suggests buying another freezer to guard against food shortages in case of a Brexit disaster (4 August, p 21). This may not be helpful.

If the UK crashes out of the European Union with no deal, it is probable that the pound will similarly crash against the euro and dollar. Oil and gas are still critical to UK electricity generation and are priced in dollars. I presume electricity imports are priced in euros. Is the UK government going to be able to ensure electricity generation? You need to stock up on dried and tinned food. I will be.

Issue no. 3193 published 1 September 2018

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