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Will you be stocking up on provisions for post-Brexit?

Are people right to be worried about the availability of certain foods when the UK leaves the EU?

The idea that we might not be able to shop as normal in the immediate aftermath of Brexit is causing concern to many.

So-called Brexit survival kits costing almost £300 are being sold ahead of the UK leaving the EU.

The packs include enough freeze-dried food to last 30 days, a water filter and fire starting gel.

Lynda Mayall, 61, said she bought a box to supplement her stocks of tinned food and toilet roll as she feared there may be “chaos” in the months after Brexit.

A government spokesperson said there was “no need” to stockpile any of the items in the box.

A number of Brexit survival-themed products have appeared for sale and several online discussion groups have been set up.

More than 3,500 people have joined a Facebook group which discusses “the practical preparations people are making for life after Brexit”.

Are you concerned about the free flow of fresh goods? When it comes to fruit and vegetables, 40% of fresh produce comes from the EU. A free flow of goods means minimal delays in transit, which is crucial for anything fresh.

What are your views?  Will you be stocking your cupboards with food and non-perishables just to be on the safe side?  Do you have concerns about medication supplies post-Brexit? Do you trust the government to have this all sorted? Or are topics such as this just fuelling the fire?

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