Labour will be “more ambitious” than the UK government in its plans for the Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
The Conservatives said they were offering “one of the largest government support packages in history”, while Plaid Cymru accused Sir Keir’s plan of lacking detail.
In September the UK government announced extra investment for the Port Talbot steelworks for the installation of new electric arc furnaces.
Asked if politicians should be honest and say there will be fewer people needed with green steel, he said: "I think transition is always difficult because there’s always anxiety about protecting the jobs that are already in existence.
“Starmer has very limited knowledge of the Welsh economy, and it will take more than a courtesy visit to Wales to convince workers that he will be on their side at some point in the future.”
“We are committed to meaningful consultation with our trade union partners and will work closely with the UK and Welsh governments through a dedicated transition board to support affected workers and their communities”.
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Labour will be “more ambitious” than the UK government in its plans for the Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
The Conservatives said they were offering “one of the largest government support packages in history”, while Plaid Cymru accused Sir Keir’s plan of lacking detail.
In September the UK government announced extra investment for the Port Talbot steelworks for the installation of new electric arc furnaces.
Asked if politicians should be honest and say there will be fewer people needed with green steel, he said: "I think transition is always difficult because there’s always anxiety about protecting the jobs that are already in existence.
“Starmer has very limited knowledge of the Welsh economy, and it will take more than a courtesy visit to Wales to convince workers that he will be on their side at some point in the future.”
“We are committed to meaningful consultation with our trade union partners and will work closely with the UK and Welsh governments through a dedicated transition board to support affected workers and their communities”.
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