Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live

UK Minister Peter Kyle confirmed that the government has contingency plans in place to address potential food shortages if the conflict involving Iran escalates. This confirmation follows a report in The Times suggesting supermarkets could experience shortages under a "reasonable worst-case scenario." Separately, Scottish National Party leader John Swinney stated the SNP would advocate for greater Scottish control over energy policy, currently largely controlled by Westminster. Swinney argues that Scotland possesses ample energy resources, but Westminster's control hinders its utilization. He frames the upcoming election as an opportunity for Scotland to gain control over its energy policy.