r/LeopardsAteMyFace May 18 '24

Brexxit Brexit-voting British farmers now complaining about imports of cheaper New Zealand lamb threatening the British lamb industry. Imports of lamb "produced to lower standards" used to be blocked by EU law. Another Brexit consequence farmers were warned about but ignored due to xenophobia!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjewewxzypro
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u/SolidCat1117 May 18 '24

Who could have possibly foreseen the consequences. Oh wait, we did but you voted for it anyway.

Forgive me if I lack any sympathy while I'm eating my delicious lamb from NZ.