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Boris Johnson puts army on standby amid fuel supply crisis

Keir Starmer and industry leaders call on PM to do more as ministers decide against immediate deployment of troops

Boris Johnson has ordered the army to remain on standby to help fuel reach petrol stations hit by panic buying, as Keir Starmer and businesses called on him to get a grip on the shortages rippling across the economy.

No 10 said army drivers would be ready to help deliver petrol and diesel on a short-term basis, but stopped short of an immediate deployment, even though some essential workers have not been able to carry out their jobs without fuel.

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