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Why did I write this?
I wanted to explain why I am so worried about this proposed Trade Deal. It's a complex subject and often the articles about it are hard...
What is TTIP?
TTIP stands for Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. It’s a trade deal being discussed between the US and Europe which will...
Do you care about the environment?
Worried about bees? EU regulations on substances hazardous to the environment are far more stringent than those in the US: In the EU,...
Do you care about what is in your food?
Growth hormones? Chlorine? Pesticides? Have you ever wondered why you can’t buy US food in our supermarkets? At the moment, American...
Why are the Governments of the US and EU so eager to rush TTIP through?
Today (16th November 2014) David Cameron pledged to put “rocket boosters” behind plans for TTIP. Boris Johnson wants to push it through...
Do you think that multinational corporations should be able to dictate Government policy?
One of the clauses in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will allow large multinational corporations to sue...
So if TTIP is such a big deal, why haven’t we heard more about it?
All negotiations on this deal are being held in extreme secrecy. Our MPs are not allowed to see any documentation in spite of the vast...
ISDS - a few examples
Here’s a bit more information about ISDS with a few examples of it in action: Vattenfall vs Germany: In 2009, Swedish energy company...
