Would you listen to me more with a pint and a pie?

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When politicians are announcing new policies or trying to curry favour with the electorate, what they’re choosing to eat or drink in front of the camera matters, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council

Would you listen to me more if I was holding a pint and eating a pie? I’ve been reflecting recently on how important it is for politicians to be relatable – and the role food and drink can play. 

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