Profiteering supermarkets: It is absolute rubbish to oppose an investigation 

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This morning the British Retail Consortium claimed the Liberal Democrats' call for a CMA investigation into supermarket profiteering is "absolute rubbish". In response, Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said: 

"It is absolute rubbish to oppose an investigation into the price of food when people are struggling to afford the essentials. If the supermarkets have nothing to hide then they should welcome the public scrutiny.

"The basic fact is everyday foods have soared in price whilst the public and farmers are left short changed.

"After months of failing to end the cost of living crisis, the Government needs to finally get its act in gear, starting with launching an investigation looking at whether supermarkets are profiteering."

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

British Retail Consortium comments made on BBC Radio 4 at 6:50am.
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