Rutland MP Alicia Kearns concerned Uyghur slave labour used in production of solar panels is ‘not finished fighting’

Rutland’s MP is ‘not finished fighting yet’ despite her proposed amendments failing to be included in the Energy Bill.

Tory MP Alicia Kearns had put forward proposed changes to the Energy Bill following concerns about Uyghur slave labour being used in the production of some solar panels.

Both amendments were rejected in parliament, and no further amendments to the Energy Bill are now possible before it is passed.

However, Mrs Kearns is not done yet it seems.

In a statement after the proposals were rejected, she said: “While my amendment to tackle slave labour within significant energy wasn’t successful, I am not finished fighting yet."

She added that her amendment had brought the government's attention to "the horrifying extent of Uyghur forced labour" in some supply chains and the urgent action needed.

“I am hopeful that the government will finally bring forward the sanctions we need against companies seeking to operate in the United Kingdom who are complicit in using Uyghur slave labour in their supply chains across all industries," she added.

This week it was announced a man arrested on suspicion of spying for China was employed by Mrs Kearns.

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