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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

UK should drop Gulf trade deal if rights concerns not addressed, say MPs

PA Media

The UK should be willing to walk away from trade negotiations with Gulf states rather than accept an agreement that fails to address human rights and environmental concerns, MPs have said.

A report from the Commons International Trade Committee on negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) raised significant concerns about human rights abuses in the region and urged the Government to use its leverage to improve conditions before signing an agreement.

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