UK: John McDonnell blasts TTIP as "modern day slavery"

Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell blasted the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as a form of "modern day slavery" during an anti-TTIP event in a packed Conway Hall in London, Saturday. Jeremy Corbyn’s right hand man said he thinks TTIP will reinforce "global corporate kleptocracy," adding that the controversial agreement will undermine democracy if it is implemented. "And for that reason, when this new debate starts within the Labour party I will be saying very, very clearly: we must oppose TTIP," McDonnell said, which was greeted with tumultuous applause from the audience. Organised by the NGO 'War on Want,' the talk formed part of a global day of protest against TTIP.