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News Release 6th June 2008MICHAEL PRESENTED WITH 'FAIR CITY'Michael Fabricant was today (Friday 6th June) presented with the book 'Fair City - One Community's Fairtrade Campaign' by its author, Warren Bardsley, for the part Michael played in helping Lichfield to become a Fairtrade City. "I used to work in developing countries before I became an MP and I witnessed the exploitation of farmers and labourers by large multinationals. I was honoured to be asked to play a small part in the Fairtrade Movement and help make Lichfield a Fairtrade City. We have a long history of social justice in our City and many famous Lichfeldians played their part 200 years ago in abolishing slavery. This is but one further step forward on the long road to emancipation. I understand that any profits from the book will go to Fairtrade charities" says Michael Fabricant. Lichfield became a Fairtrade City on the 8th March 2008. Michael adds: "Fairtrade is a growing movement. National sales of Fairtrade products rose by 80% in 2007 over 2006 and 70% of people in the UK now recognise the Fairtrade brand."
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