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Drew Sandelands

Glasgow council urged to ensure 'forced labour' solar panels are not used

Glasgow council is being urged to avoid buying solar panels which use materials made under forced labour by Uyghur Muslims in China.

Cllr Soryia Siddique, the city’s Labour group deputy leader, wants the council to update its procurement policies and work with firms to improve their supply chains.

Research has shown that 45% of polysilicon — a key component of solar panels, which are in high demand due to climate change — is produced in the Uyghur region.

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