The Food Fighters

Episode 15: Hormuz: Dire straits for our food supplies

Liz, Oli and Nick discuss the ongoing implications of Trump's war on Iran for British and world food supplies- spoiler, it's not good news.  Are we really on the verge of a potential food shortage? Is Britain more exposed to a crisis than most other developed nations? How bad can things get if farmers worldwide aren't able to grow food? Why are fertiliser and energy vital to our food supplies and what do we do without them? Tune in to find out, and please like, share and get the message out there!

Episode 14: Another War- Is Famine Knocking At The Door?

After a short break, Liz, Oli and Nick are back! The trio discuss the ever changing political landscape and what it means for our food, and in particular, our food supplies with the onset of yet another US invasion of the Middle East.  Oli and Liz also break down events at home with the Green party growing stronger every day, and explain the ever increasing need for the UK's return to the European Union as the effects of Brexit continue to bite.  With food as the main focus, this is a podcast relevant to absolutely everyone, so please like, share and get the message out there!

Episode 13: Tax Turmoil, Callous Keir and American Aggression.

Liz and Oli review the recent Liaison Committee grilling given to the Prime Minister, and explain the tragic consequences of the planned inheritance tax on older farmers.  The team then analyse America's aggression towards Europe and what it means moving forward for our food and our daily lives.  It's emotional and essential listening in the run up to Christmas and the Food Fighters will be back for more after the festive period.Enjoy, and please like, share and get the message out there!

Episode 12: Powerful Predictions, Calais Carcasses and A Customs Union Coming?

This week the team dive into the predicted eight million majority to rejoin the EU, controversial carcasses at Calais and the potential coming of a Customs Union. Oh, and Liz and Trump both make the news in each others back yards! Enjoy, and please like, share and get the message out there!

Episode 11: Deals, Donors and Democracy in Danger.

The UK/US trade deal will mean higher priced medicines and lower standard food, as well as an 'Americanisation' of Great Britain. Liz, Oli and Nick discuss how far we are down the road to this, and what it will mean for us all.  Liz puts forward the case for our democracy being in cataclysmic danger due to donors being in control of our political parties and the team analyse the woeful state of British politics in the short and long terms. Get ready for lots of twists and turns that might leave your head spinning at times- safe to say we're pulling no punches this week!   Like, share and get the message out there!