Primark Scandal: Second Shopper Finds 'Forced Labour' Label

Another Swansea shopper has come forward as Primark responds to claims on Twitter

• Ellen Stewart News and Features Writer June 25, 2014

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Another Primark shopper has come forward, claiming she discovered a hand-stitched "forced labour" label sewn into a polka dot top purchased in Swansea 2013.

According to the South Wales Evening Post, Rebecca Jones tweeted a picture of the hand sewn label which read: "'Degrading' sweatshop conditions," to the retailer after news broke of a similar discovery - also in Swansea - this week.

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Rebecca felt the picture spoke for itself and didn't include a message to the retailer in her tweet.

However, Primark was quick to respond to the latest claim and tweeted: "We continue to investigate the origins of an additional label which has been found in one of our dresses."

In an interview with the SWEP Rebecca's mum voiced her concerns over the label and what it meant for ethical fashion. "I was really shocked when I saw the label saying it was degrading sweatshop conditions," she said.

"I used to shop a lot at Primark but not so much now. The label has made me think about how my clothes are made.

"I have no idea who made the label or how it go it there - but it does make you think."