Jonathan Reynolds responds to reports of up to 440 job cuts at Liberty Steel

Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour’s Business Secretary, responding to reports of up to 440 job cuts at Liberty Steel, said:

"This is devasting news for Liberty steelworkers, their families and the community built around this proud industry. Labour wants to see a thriving domestic steel sector that is why we will partner with industry, investing in green steel over the next decade to keep jobs in the UK for generations to come. 

“Endless sticking plasters from the Conservatives have left our UK steel sector on the brink. Instead of finding a long-term solution, successive Conservative governments have lurched from crisis and bailouts with no plan to keep UK steel internationally competitive or deliver a return on taxpayers investment.    

“Labour has a plan for steel. Investing in the future alongside industry over the next ten years to deliver green steel. Steelworkers need a Government on their side and industry needs a partner that can provide stability not sticking plasters."