Wes Streeting blasted on Question Time for 'scaremongering' over stockpiling
Wes Streeting was put on the spot by a Question Time audience member over a "scaremongering" warning for Britons to stockpile essentials. The Government has launched a "Be Ready" campaign telling households to stock up on supplies including tinned food and bottled water in case of emergencies.
TL;DR
- The "Be Ready" campaign advises households to stockpile items like tinned food and bottled water for emergencies.
- An audience member on BBC's Question Time accused the campaign of 'scaremongering'.
- The audience member warned that the campaign could lead to panic buying, resulting in empty shelves and higher prices.
- The campaign aims to prepare households for disruptive events such as severe weather.