BRADFORD West MP Naz Shah has today joined 98 MPs who have signed Early Day Motion 128 which calls on the Government to ensure parliamentary scrutiny on trade deals.

Global Justice Bradford campaign group says trade deals have profound effects across the full range of domestic policy such as health, environment, jobs, inequality and the environment.

Until now these deals have been the responsibility of the EU, but unless the law changes once Britain leaves Europe, trade deals will not be subject to parliamentary scrutiny. As the law stands MPs will only be aware of these deals at the final stage when it will be too late to debate or change them.

Speaking after signing Ms Shah said: "I want to take back control on behalf of the many, not the few, and ensure my Bradford West constituents’ rights are properly safeguarded. That means trade deals must be scrutinised by parliament."

Jane Howson from Global Justice Bradford said: "We are delighted that Naz Shah has signed EDM 128 calling for trade deals to be open and accountable. It’s excellent that Keighley’s MP has also signed this. We hope that the other Bradford MPs will add their names too."