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Andy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets

Andy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets

Summary

Andy Burnham said he keeps a supply of beans, soup, and Twiglets at home in case of emergencies. The UK government launched a campaign asking people to have at least three days of water and long-lasting food ready for events like bad weather or cyber-attacks.

Key Facts

  • Andy Burnham has emergency food including beans, soup, and Twiglets.
  • The government campaign advises having three days' worth of bottled water and long-life food.
  • The campaign aims to prepare people for emergencies like weather disasters or cyber-attacks.
  • Defence Secretary Wes Streeting mentioned threats from foreign powers like Russia targeting infrastructure.
  • Burnham said the advice is about preparation, not panic buying.
  • Treasury minister James Murray has not fully prepared but said having supplies is a personal choice.
  • Other European countries like Ireland, France, and the Netherlands already recommend such emergency stockpiles.
  • The UK has not talked much about this kind of public preparation until now.
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