Local MP supports Fairtrade Fortnight

Alan Campbell MP encouraged his Tynemouth constituents to buy fair trade products during Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February to 9th March).

Alan Campbell MP welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fairtrade movement and urged local people to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.

Alan Campbell 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 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”.