Labour MP Criticizes UK Supermarkets Over Links to Forced Labour in China
Labour MP Sarah Champion has accused UK supermarkets of prioritizing profits over human rights after a BBC investigation revealed that tomato puree sold in major retailers may contain tomatoes sourced from forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. Champion emphasized the need for clearer product labeling and stronger legislation to prevent the import of goods made with forced labor. Supermarkets have disputed the findings, while China denies the use of forced labor in its agriculture. The UN has condemned human rights abuses against Uyghur minorities in the region.