Hundreds of Lancashire chippies at risk of closure in biggest ever threat to industry
More than 830 chippies across the North West could close as rising inflation and supply issues hit their businesses Labour fears.
Further Labour analysis has found that the price of key fish and chip ingredients has risen by an average of 13.3 per cent over the past year. Potatoes are up by 9.4 per cent, fish by eight per cent, flour and cereals by 19.3 per cent and oils and fats by 16.6 per cent. Mr McMahon said: “The Conservative cost of living crisis is threatening one of Britain’s favourite meals, fish and chips, and hardworking family-run chippies across the country. We are witnessing the potential decline of a true British institution and an affordable, much-loved family meal.
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