Boris’ cheap food call as No10 market in full swig
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has said the energy price hike is causing “huge pressures” and the UK needs “more cheap food” as he hosted small British businesses at a market set up in Downing Street.
Mr Johnson walked around 10 stalls pitched outside No.10 yesterday, sampling wares at the event held to showcase British trade.
The event included two small Welsh businesses.
The Blaenafon Cheddar Company, a family business situated on the Torfaen town’s World Heritage site, specialises in producing hand-made Welsh cheeses, and Cardiff’s Flawsome! Drinks, which uses wonky and surplus fruit to turn into healthy and sustainable drinks, helping to tackle food waste.
The business saves 20,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables and is committed to donating one million drinks to charities around the UK.
The Prime Minister hailed British food as “the best in the world” in a speech outside his official residence before enjoying a cup of tea and chatting with stallholders.
“A fantastic effort by British food and farming... but there is still so much more we can do,” he said.
“We’re facing huge pressures caused by the energy spike, the spike in the price of energy.
“That’s having a knock-on effect on food. The world needs more food, the world needs more cheap food, and the UK needs more cheap food as well, doesn’t it? Let’s export ever more UK food,” he added.
The Prime Minister took part in candle-dipping at a stall held by St Eval candle company and operated an electric weed-zapper showcased by the Small Robot Company, remarking: “Spooky.”
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng also attended the event.