Jonathan Reynolds commenting on news that TATA steel is ending its consultation on planned job losses at Port Talbot

Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour's Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on news that TATA steel is ending its consultation on planned job losses at Port Talbot, said:

“It is devastating news Tata Steel are pressing ahead with the Government's plans to close both blast furnaces in Port Talbot triggering thousands of job losses. With other options on the table, and with an uncertain future, Labour urges Tata not make any irreversible decisions about the site.

“Labour has long called for the Government to step in to protect jobs and maintain vital primary steel capabilities in South Wales. It's clear the Government has no plan for steel, for an effective industrial strategy or for our economy.

“Labour will build a better Britain, and will do so using British made steel. Only Labour will develop and support the UK's steel industry investing up to £3bn to support decarbonising the industry and delivering the bright future our steel industry could have."