“Brexit is a con”: Fred Sirieix of First Dates warns staff shortages will damage the reputation of British cuisine
The French maître d’ and British television staple predicts a grim future for the UK food and restaurant industry.
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Anoosh Chakelian
Anoosh Chakelian is Britain editor at the New Statesman and co-host of the New Statesman podcast.
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