Sarah has encouraged Portsmouth residents to buy fair trade products during this Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February to 9th March). She welcomed the Government’s announcement of further support to the Fair Trade movement and urged Portsmouth residents to match this commitment and buy more Fair Trade products.

Sarah 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 and presents 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.”

“I am proud that Portsmouth achieved recognition as a Fairtrade City in March 2004.  As a Labour & Co-operative MP I have always been an advocate of fair trade products. The Co-op has a proud history of championing the Fairtrade movement and only uses fairtrade products in its own brand chocolate and coffee.”