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The GunsOnPegs Podcast · July 28 · 1 hr 5 min

Can Shooting Tackle Food Poverty in Britain?

George and Chris are joined again by Sir Brandon Lewis CBE, former Conservative MP and now Chairman of the Country Food Trust, to talk about shooting's role in , food poverty and the future of game meat. Brandon explains how the Country Food Trust turns venison and game birds into high-quality protein meals for food banks, why shoots need a proper plan for their surplus birds, and why Guns should start asking what happens to the game after the day is done. He also explains why the CFT might be the best way of all to influence MPs and policymakers... and he should know!

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George and Chris are joined again by Sir Brandon Lewis CBE, former Conservative MP and now Chairman of the Country Food Trust, to talk about shooting's role in , food poverty and the future of game meat.

Brandon explains how the Country Food Trust turns venison and game birds into high-quality protein meals for food banks, why shoots need a proper plan for their surplus birds, and why Guns should start asking what happens to the game after the day is done. He also explains why the CFT might be the best way of all to influence MPs and policymakers... and he should know!