UK Labour MPs Call For Hikvision Procurement Ban, "Root This Out"
Two UK Labour Party politicians are calling for a national strategy to ban public procurement from Hikvision and other firms involved in Xinjiang, with one urging the government to "root this out."
The remarks showcase momentum for a national UK procurement ban within some members of the leading opposition party.
The UK currently has no unified restrictions, instead instituting scattered bans in the Defence ministry and Health department.
In this report, IPVM examines the remarks and potential impact.
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