UK supermarkets could see Christmas shortages due to Brexit-related disruption, Tesco chairman warns

Disruption to supply has been driven by 'Brexit and issues caused by Covid'

Tesco’s chairman has warned that retailers could face shortages over Christmas (Yui Mok/PA)

UK supermarkets could see food shortages at Christmas due to Brexit-related supply chain disruption, the chairman of Tesco has warned.

John Allan, who has overseen the country’s largest grocer since 2015, said the Government should change rules for lorry drivers to allow for more emergency workers from overseas to help solve the problem.