Wetherspoon pubs have faced a pigs in blankets shortage due to a lack of EU workers.

The shortage came after the British Meat Association (BMA) warned that pigs in blankets could face a shortage in 2019 due to a lack of seasonal EU workers within the UK's meat plants.

The BMA's chief executive, Nick Allen, told the BBC that the bacon is wrapped around sausages by hand, so the shortage of labour means that many pigs have been left without their blankets.

JD Wetherspoon CEO Tim Martin has been incredibly vocal about his support for Brexit, so the reason behind the shortage has been cause for amusement amongst some diners.

The chain has since warned customers about the lack of pigs in blankets by placing posters in some of its pubs.

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According to the BBC, a poster displayed in The George pub in Croydon read: "Owing to a supplier issue, our pigs in blankets will be without their blankets."

However, this poster is now said to have been removed and the issue has been resolved.

People have also been sharing pictures of their blanket-less pigs on Twitter, and it's safe to say they're not happy.

"Now I’m no chef but I’m pretty sure my pigs in blankets are meant to come with the blankets. Cheers, son’s crying. Nice one," wrote one disgruntled customer.

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Somebody else said: "Pigs in blankets’ in Wetherspoons in York, I see no blankets."

Speaking to the BBC, a spokesperson for JD Wetherspoon said: "There was a blip in supply, but that has been sorted and we now have a full supply of pigs in blankets.

"When the blip occurred, the company purchased some pigs that were missing the blanket to maintain availability.

"Customers can be assured that pigs in blankets are available in our pubs."

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