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Take Back Power Targets Waitrose to Combat Food Insecurity

1/19/2026

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Take Back Power (TBP) plans to clear out shelves at Waitrose to redistribute food to local communities, citing high prices.
TBP recently protested at the Crown Jewels, throwing apple crumble and custard.
TBP seeks a citizens' assembly to address wealth inequality and has raised nearly £58,000.
Waitrose said its employee-owned model prioritizes worker safety and argued TBP's actions would harm those it aims to help.

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Take Back Power (TBP) plans to clear out shelves at Waitrose to redistribute food to local communities, citing high prices.
TBP recently protested at the Crown Jewels, throwing apple crumble and custard.
TBP seeks a citizens' assembly to address wealth inequality and has raised nearly £58,000.
Waitrose said its employee-owned model prioritizes worker safety and argued TBP's actions would harm those it aims to help.