Sylvia Heal

Labour Party | Halesowen and Rowley Regis

Sylvia supports Fairtrade Fortnight

Sylvia Heal MP encouraged residents in Halesowen and Rowley Regis to buy fair trade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight which runs from 25th February to 9th March.

Sylvia Heal MP welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fair Trade movement and is urging local residents to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.

Sylvia Heal MP said: “Fair Trade helps support 7 million people in the developing world.

“Our shopping habits can make a real difference to the World’s poorest people. By buying food and presents from developing countries we will help grow their economies and reduce poverty.

“Already the UK’s demand for African fruit and vegetables benefits a million farmers and their families. By consumers and retailers acting together to promote and buy goods from developing countries we can make a real difference to the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.”