Viewpoint: The shake-up caused by Brexit becoming clearer – Belfast Telegraph

The continuing row over the Brexit protocol, which has led to some supply chain difficulties and increased bureaucracy, has disguised a wider problem resulting from the UKs decision to leave the European Union.

rexit has played its part in causing concerns over food supplies and other products throughout the UK. The lack of lorry drivers due to tougher immigration rules and the effects of Covid has led to disruption of logistics. Without the transport the goods cant reach the shops.

Earlier this week the boss of the Co-op retail group said shortages are the worst he has experienced. Nandos had to close almost 50 outlets because of a shortage of chickens, and several other major retailers have also reported a lack of supplies.

The latest is McDonalds. It has run out of milkshakes in its British outlets, although they can still be bought at its restaurants here.

That, no doubt, has left those who have argued the protocol has advantages despite the problems feeling like the cats who got the cream.

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Viewpoint: The shake-up caused by Brexit becoming clearer - Belfast Telegraph