Lisa Nandy confronted by BBC host over ‘buy British’ campaign refusal after Trump tariffs [Video]

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was pressed on the Government’s refusal to launch a national ‘buy British’ campaign like Canada has done following Donald Trump’s tariffs

A Labour minister has been challenged over the Government’s decision not to launch a ‘buy British’ campaign to respond to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Lisa Nandy was grilled on why a drive to support British businesses – similar to a campaign in Canada – has not been backed. The Culture Secretary insisted she did not want to be “lecturing” the public about what to buy.

It comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a similar remark in the Commons on Wednesday – sparking allegations she had “insulted” UK traders. Ms Nandy was pressed by BBC Breakfast host Jon Kay amid growing calls for the Government to back a campaign.

Mr Kay asked: “The Canadian prime minister is saying that Canadian people should buy Canadian. That’s a really proactive campaign by Canada, buy local to …