MP: 10,000 people working in 'conditions of modern slavery' in clothing industry in English city

Conservative Andrew Bridgen asked ministers to meet with him to discuss allegations he made connected to Leicester.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020 - 13:05

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Thousands of clothing industry workers in an English city are feared to be receiving £3 (€3.52) to £4 (€4.70) an hour in “conditions of modern slavery”, MPs have heard.

Conservative Andrew Bridgen asked ministers to meet with him to discuss allegations he made connected to Leicester.

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