Ministers have repeated several warnings in the last 18 months about the threat of hybrid attacks from overseas As Wes Streeting and James Murray have been recommending in the last 24 hours, the Government is advising people to stockpile supplies for three days. Have you been persuaded to follow this advice? The Guardian would like to speak to you about what you have in your cupboard, and what other items you have in case of emergency. Continue reading...
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