Jim McMahon reacts to news that Virgin Atlantic is making more than 3,000 employees redundant

Jim McMahon MP, Labour's Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the news that Virgin Atlantic is making more than 3,000 employees redundant, said:

“This terrible news is heartbreaking for Virgin Atlantic staff and their families, and another major blow for the aviation industry.

"The Government is failing workers by not stepping in and protecting these jobs.

“Labour has consistently argued for a sector specific deal for aviation, and the Government must do more to ensure airlines and airports can operate safely when the time is right to transition out of the lockdown.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors 

1.   Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,000 jobs and quit Gatwick: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52542038