Starmer stays silent as farmers target Tesco in nationwide protests — public support surges and petitions soar

Anger is spreading across Britain as farmers stage coordinated protests outside Tesco stores and major distribution centres, accusing the supermarket giant of forcing producers into unsustainable contracts and unfair pricing. From city outskirts to rural towns, tractors, banners and protest lines have become a growing symbol of a farming sector fighting for survival.
Campaigners say rising fuel, feed and labour costs are pushing family farms to the brink, while powerful retailers continue to protect profits. At the same time, online petitions demanding urgent government intervention are rapidly gathering signatures, and social media has filled with messages of solidarity from shoppers and local communities.
So far, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made no public statement on the protests, drawing criticism from farmers’ groups who warn that long-term food security and rural livelihoods are now at serious risk.

Anger is spreading across Britain as farmers stage coordinated protests outside Tesco stores and major distribution centres, accusing the supermarket giant of forcing producers into unsustainable contracts and unfair pricing. From city outskirts to rural towns, tractors, banners and protest lines have become a growing symbol of a farming sector fighting for survival.

Campaigners say rising fuel, feed and labour costs are pushing family farms to the brink, while powerful retailers continue to protect profits. At the same time, online petitions demanding urgent government intervention are rapidly gathering signatures, and social media has filled with messages of solidarity from shoppers and local communities.

So far, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made no public statement on the protests, drawing criticism from farmers’ groups who warn that long-term food security and rural livelihoods are now at serious risk.