'We feel in a bit of a no man’s land': Brexit brings mixed feelings in Trowbridge
Written by Steven Morris
Wiltshire voted to leave the EU but jubilation is in short supply as the UK finally exits
As the UK’s departure from the EU loomed, Alex Joll, who runs the Free Range Cafe in Trowbridge’s grand old town hall, thought he had better stockpile one of his key products.
“It’s quite random,” he said. “Our coffee comes from Peru, but is stored in a huge warehouse in Germany before coming to the UK, where it is roasted. I thought I’d better stock up just in case. I got in an extra month’s worth a little while ago to tide us over just in case.”
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