Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing
Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion group
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MPs urge checks after Shein refuses to answer supply chain questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - 2h -
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Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
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Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
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Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - 3d -
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