rascal
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I suppose the question is - why? The onions we get in the UK are not all from the UK yet most are, as you say @SatNavSaysStraightOn, not very tear inducing. I do find an exception occasionally with the cheaper brown onions and some of the cheaper red onions.
Our ones are local, grown about 15 min drive away. It's where I get my potatoes and pumpkins.
Russ