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Lib Dems vote to support steel workers

by Group Office on 8 October, 2015

"Save Our Steel" say Redcar Lib Dems

“Save Our Steel” say Redcar Lib Dems

The Lib Dem Group on Redcar & Cleveland Council today supported a motion offering council support to workers and communities affected by the steelworks crisis in Redcar.

The motion was passed unanimously by council with cross-party support.

Lib Dem Group Leader, Cllr Josh Mason, said:

“Recent weeks have seen a brutal blow to our proud industrial heritage. Thousands of workers and families will be affected. We must work together to try to save jobs and battle for a stronger Tees Valley.”

The motion also calls on central government to do everything in its power to keep steelmaking alive in the area.

Lib Dem Cllr Glyn Nightingale added:

“Part of the problem is Chinese firms “dumping” steel in European markets. The Government needs to do all it can to ensure a level playing field so that our steel industry can thrive.”

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