MP: Government fell for Tata Steel’s empty bluff to walk away from Port Talbot
Business minister Nusrat Ghani said the UK Government’s commitment to the steel sector is ‘clear’ given it is investing in the South Wales site.
Business minister Nusrat Ghani said the UK Government’s commitment to the steel sector is ‘clear’ given it is investing in the South Wales site.
It comes after Tata Steel confirmed plans to close blast furnaces in Port Talbot with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs.
Welsh Secretary David TC Davies said the Government was faced with the possibility of Tata pulling out of the UK completely.
Workers say they are being ‘held in contempt’ by owners Tata.
The Indian conglomerate last week confirmed plans to close the blast furnaces at Port Talbot, with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs.
The company has confirmed plans to close blast furnaces at its Port Talbot plant, with the loss of up to 2,800 jobs.
About 2,800 jobs will go over the next 18 months.
Most of the job losses will be at Port Talbot in south Wales.
Unions will consult their members on how to respond to job losses in South Wales, with industrial action not being ruled out.
There have been fears of heavy job losses, especially at the plant in Port Talbot.
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