Let Them Eat Turnips

25/02/2023 7 min
Let Them Eat Turnips

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Episode Synopsis


I winced when I heard the BBC’s business correspondent being asked about the current shortages of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. “Is it anything to do with Brexit?” asked the news presenter.“It’s all to do with the weather, nothing to do with Brexit”, came the earnest reply. I knew then that we were hearing the BBC/Tory Government’s official line, which has nothing to do with facts or accuracy of information. I knew it was time to change channels, which is becoming increasingly frequent nowadays. After all, no one can accuse the BBC of not being government biased, can they?© Barrie Mahoney 2023This podcast was written and is read by Barrie Mahoney. You can find out more about the author by clicking here