# Streeting says he began stockpiling food weeks ago amid rising UK threat

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-31 10:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/31/streeting-stockpiling-food-water-weeks-ago-amid-rising-threat-to-uk

> Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he began storing food and water weeks ago in case of a national emergency, and urged households to build resilience. He said defence spending is being increased, while stressing value for money and modernisation as the UK prepares to deter adversaries and fight future wars.