Supermarkets say Brexit could empty shelves. That's a risk they chose to run

“The shops will be empty” and “the lights will go out” are the staple warnings of commercial interests that have an axe to grind or are looking for public support.

from Pocket https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jan/31/supermarkets-empty-shelves-brexit-risk-food-shortages
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