Labour shortages and price rises triggered by Brexit and the pandemic could leave the British food and farming industry permanently damaged, MPs have warned.

A farmer says the lack of border checks on meat coming into the UK is deeply worrying, as it could be putting the country at risk of diseases like foot and mouth.

A businessman has discussed how Brexit is increasing the price of food, calling for the UK to rejoin the single market to help the British economy.

Farmers have called for clarity over what post-Brexit support they will receive to improve the environment. / Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is also deputy president of the National Farmers' Union, said the "uncertainty is crippling businesses".

UK supermarkets have been “hurt horribly by Brexit”, according to former Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King.

“The reason that we have food shortages in Britain, and that we don’t have food shortages in Spain – or anywhere else in the European Union – is because of Brexit, and also because of this disastrous Conservative government that has no interest in food production, farming or even food supply", she said in a video shared this morning.

A tense Brexit debate happened on TalkTV yesterday when a journalist said food shortages weren't impacting war torn Ukraine.

Parents are reporting ongoing difficulties finding formula to feed their babies. / Complications importing goods post-Brexit is one reason that has been given for the issue.

In this Federal Trust video, Liz Webster of Save British Farming, describes the illusions that led some farmers to vote for Brexit. These illusions are now being contradicted by reality. In a volatile world membership of the European Union was and would be again the best guarantee of a secure food supply for the United Kingdom.

The price of many fruits and vegetables on sale in the UK is predicted to rise again when new post-Brexit import controls are introduced later this year.

Imports of chilled and frozen meat and fish, cheese and dairy products, and five common varieties of cut flowers will require an export health certificate, signed off by a European vet or plant inspector, before they can enter the UK.

James O'Brien discusses recent reports suggesting food imports to the UK are at risk in confusion over post-Brexit checks and emphasises how this proves how 'stupid' the idea of Brexit really is. James highlights how people believed the words of a 'proven liar' in Boris Johnson and a 'proven idiot' in Jacob Rees-Mogg, who assured people that 'food would be cheaper.'

New post-Brexit border controls coming in from Wednesday could result in higher prices and delays in fresh goods coming in from the EU. / It means significant new red tape, and more money out of our pockets on products like cheese, fish, and flowers.

Everything from meat, fish, cheese to meat products will cost more in the UK due to Brexit border controls.

Business groups in the UK and Europe have raised concerns about the costs and disruption likely to flow as a consequence of new regulations intended to protect biosecurity and prevent pests and diseases from being imported.

A report has found that new post-Brexit UK border checks coming into force later this month will cost British businesses £2bn and fuel higher inflation. / Callers Daniel and Encina tell James O’Brien about their experiences highlighting the impact of Brexit on the food industry.