Lisa Haseldine Lisa Haseldine

Why the Russian media thinks Britain is on the verge of cannibalism

Vladimir Putin (Credit: Getty images)

Russian disinformation has reached new levels of absurdity. According to the pro-Kremlin media, the UK is on the verge of cannibalism. The unlikely source of this terrifying rumour? None other than TV presenter, journalist and part-time farmer Jeremy Clarkson.


Over the past few weeks, the British media has been awash with reports on the spiralling cost of food, utilities and just about everything else.


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