Polanski: Veg for 7p is sign of unhealthy system

SHOPPERS should not be able to buy vegetables for 7p because it is a sign of exploitation in the system, Zack Polanski said.

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The Green Party leader called for tougher regulation of supermarkets as he claimed the food system was in crisis.

In a speech at the bakers’ union's conference, Mr Polanski acknowledged there was a cost-of-living squeeze on consumers but being able to buy vegetables for pennies was ‘‘not a sign of a healthy system’’.

Mr Polanski highlighted Green Party plans for free school meals for all primary and secondary pupils, support for farmers to adapt to climate change and a #15 an hour minimum wage for all workers.

Turning to the supermarkets, he said he was not ‘‘judging’’ people attracted by cheap food.