Britons should not prioritise alcohol in their emergency box of supplies , prime minister Andy Burnham has advised the public.

The government has unveiled its “Be Ready” campaign urging households to prepare for scenarios where everyday services might be temporarily disrupted, with three days of key supplies set aside.

Housing secretary Angela Rayner previously joked that a bottle of sauvignon blanc and mascara would be part of her kit. But when asked if wine would also be part of his emergency box, the prime minister gave a more serious response.

“I’m not sure that that’s the top of the list in terms of the advice that we’re giving to the public,” he said. “You need to have a clear head when it comes to a challenging situation.”

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