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Their joint letter, coordinated by industry lobby group the British Retail Consortium and addressed to interior minister Priti Patel, asked for the introduction of statutory licensing of garment factories to ensure they all meet their legal obligations to employees. The BRC said it and its members have long been calling for greater enforcement by the authorities to support the actions retailers are taking to ensure fair treatment of workers and to enourage businesses to invest in UK fashion manufacturing.
It would also encourage retailers to source their clothing from the UK, supporting the development of the industry.
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