LEICESTER – A group of trade unions, industry campaigners and community groups have called on UK fashion retailers and brands to support garment production in Leicester, one of the UK’s key manufacturing hubs.
Writing an open letter, organisations such as Labour Behind the Label, GMB Union, IWGB Union and Make It British have urged high street fashion brands to commit to sourcing 1% of their production in the UK.
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