Leicester sweatshops

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I've not seen much outrage over this. Is this another cover up like the grooming gangs, as it seems like everyone there knew what was going on.

This video is quite shocking, especially at the end.

 

[i-bert]

It sounds like it's going to be quite difficult to tackle, from the reports I've seen.

Often the people who work in these factories are afraid to speak out, because there can be reprisals against their families in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh where the UK police have no powers.

Edit - What a completely trash YouTube channel in the OP. Is it so hard to link to a full, unedited news report from a decent source?

I've not seen that site before, it was just one of the first links after I searched. I thought it is quite a big story so you have to ask, why isn't there better coverage from decent sources?

 

[i-bert]

I'm not sure I understand the outrage, who is covering up what and how is it similar to the Rotherham scandal?

It's similar as that there are massive human rights abuses taking place, that everyone knows about yet nothing is being done. And yes, there is no outrage by those tearing down statues of people linked with slavery hundreds of years ago, and this is happening today.

 

[i-bert]

It appears to mainly be another swipe at BLM from the OP, rather than genuine concern.

Of course I am concerened. Peoples human rights are being abused and the place has gone into lockdown again due to these practices, yet the reason why has not been told through MSM. Blackburn will be in lockdown again shortly, and I'll bet it's because of a similar reason to Leicester.

And I don't care about "perspective" NVP, it is illegal and for many will fall under the Modern Slavery Act.

 

[i-bert]

People want to buy a clothes for £3. Wear em once and bin em later. This wouldn't be possible if people weren't getting paid tiny wages.

Greed and disposable clothing causes this.

Shops like primark order clothes at absolute rock bottom prices and textile places will go as low as financially possible to fulfil orders.

We are all happy with getting our junk shipped in from Chinese sweat shops. At least some of this money comes back into our economy.

From what I've heard, the wages will be paid by laundered drug money and they will declare less hours being worked so they can top it up with benefits. The houses these workers rent will be owned by the business owners/community and 10 people piled into one house. This is why covid is spiking there and they're in lock down again, affecting legit business owners who are going bust.

I do agree that this country's need for cheep goods is to blame for the current crisis.