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Wes Streeting challenged on plan to tackle obesity crisis

Wes Streeting shown plate of sweet treats and asked how he's going to stop people from buying them
  • Health Minister Wes Streeting was questioned on Sky News by Trevor Phillips regarding new government plans to tackle the obesity crisis.
  • Mr Phillips challenged Mr Streeting on how to prevent public discontent if people were restricted from buying unhealthy food.
  • New government plans aim to encourage supermarkets to promote fruit and vegetables over less healthy options like burgers, chocolate, and crisps.
  • Mr Streeting clarified that he is not interested in preventing people from buying specific items, instead outlining the government's broader 10-year health plan.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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