Members of Parliament and political figures have recently voiced their concerns and support for the steel industry in Wales, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to safeguarding its future. Jessica Morden highlighted the importance of securing the best deal for steel, stating “This is a bad deal for steel. We need the best deal for steel, not just the cheapest,” during a Westminster Hall debate. Stephen Kinnock called for a general election as a chance to replace the current government's neglect with Labour's active industrial strategy, which includes a £3bn commitment to the steel sector. Ruth Newport West expressed solidarity with steelworkers and stressed the industry's significance to Newport and Wales. Criticism was directed towards the Prime Minister for allegedly “failing to protect our steel industry” and its jobs, with calls for collaboration with unions to secure the sector. Vaughan Gething showed support for steelworkers in Newport & Port Talbot, advocating for a better deal for steel that “isn’t bound by Tory choices.”
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There is a better deal for steel. One that isn’t bound by Tory choices. I was proud to stand with steelworkers in Newport & Port Talbot, they know that with me, they have someone who understands the industry and the value of what they do. @GMBWSW @CommunityUnion @unitetheunion https://t.co/705rBJ6TL8
"The Prime Minister is failing to protect our steel industry because he failed to place a red line on protecting jobs". Thank you @CPJElmore for standing up for steelworkers in PMQs today and for urging the PM to work with unions to protect our industry and jobs. https://t.co/KPGVmmcoRK
Last weekend I stood in solidarity with steelworkers in Newport. Today I brought their fight to Parliament and raised the vital importance of the steel industry to Newport and Wales as a whole. Watch my full speech from Westminster Hall 👇 https://t.co/fkJPT95m7q https://t.co/XkLSKWRKhM
General election is an opportunity to replace Tory neglect with Labour's active industrial strategy & our £3bn commitment to Steel. I urge Tata to walk back from cliff edge & choose the bridge - a bridge to profitability, a committed workforce, & a competitve UK steel industry. https://t.co/HOQsLxV463
“This is a bad deal for steel. We need the best deal for steel. Not the cheapest.” My contribution from this morning’s Westminster Hall debate on the future of the steel industry in Wales. ⤵️ https://t.co/weV1iajDFg @CommunityUnion @GMBWSW