Our policy researcher Hilary Marsh expertly collates the latest discussions taking place in Parliament, including the debates surrounding the cut to UK foreign aid, the Modern Slavery Act, and the announcement of cuts to higher education funding for arts subjects by the government.

In the light of the Brexit transition period until 31 December 2020, which remains to see if extended due to Cv-19 outbreak, The House of Commons opened in the beginning of March with a discussion concerning the UK’s future generation.

The fashion industry operates in the most complex supply chains. Transparency is very low and knowing where, how and who made a piece of clothing is very difficult to locate. As sustainability is increasing in importance, more and more companies put effort in demonstrating their contribution to sustainability through the adoption of different types of certifications, labels and ethical commitments.

After hearing growing concerns from the sector, the APPG for Textiles and Fashion convened a meeting to investigate the sentiments regarding Brexit and the future of UK manufacturing.