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Priority For Fresh Goods At Dover Not Realistic, Minister Says

Introducing a prioritisation system to help perishable goods get through long queues at Dover is not a realistic option, the environment secretary says.

George Eustice told BBC Breakfast such a system would be difficult to stand up at short notice and on a large scale.

On Sunday, hauliers warned fresh produce was losing quality and value, with some lorry drivers waiting more than 24 hours to cross into Europe.

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