The H5N1 bird flu virus has now been detected on every continent, triggering the highest level of alert at UK biosecurity laboratories. This is a stark reminder that our world is more connected than ever, and the threat of a pandemic is not something that only happens to other people. Workers in the poultry industry are already feeling the pinch, with culls and export bans threatening livelihoods in rural communities.
The government must act swiftly to support those affected and ensure our health system is prepared. The price of eggs has already spiked by 12% this month. We cannot afford another crisis that hits the working family hardest.
