UK MP Accuses Supermarkets of Prioritizing Profits Over Human Rights Amid Forced Labor Allegations
Labour MP Sarah Champion has criticized UK supermarkets for selling products linked to forced labor in China, stating they are complicit in prioritizing profits over human rights. Her remarks follow a BBC investigation revealing that tomato puree sold by several leading supermarkets may contain tomatoes sourced from Xinjiang, where coercive forced labor is reported. Champion called for clearer product labeling and stronger legislation to address this issue, emphasizing that UK supply chains are filled with products made under dubious conditions.