The UK Labour Party has shown strong support for the steel industry, with members expressing their commitment to protecting jobs and national security. The party has been involved in a crucial debate on the future of the steel industry, emphasizing the importance of steel in building green infrastructure and advocating for a long-term plan to safeguard the industry. Politicians, including Keir Starmer, have met with steel union members and have participated in the debate, highlighting the potential calamitous impact on the UK economy if the country becomes unable to produce its own steel. The debate has seen heartfelt speeches and calls for support from politicians, with a focus on securing jobs, sovereign capability, and a just transition for the steel industry.
Yesterday I spoke in Labour’s Opposition Day debate on steel. I urged Tata Steel to walk back from the cliff edge, and to back the compelling multi-union plan which offers a bridge to the future of steel-making. @CommunityUnion @GMB_union https://t.co/CfHHEpXwFO
"Will the Prime Minister change his destructive course, starting by looking at the credible Multi Union plan to safeguard our steel industry's long-term future?" Thank you @SarahChampionMP for standing up for all our steelworkers in PMQs today. @GMB_union @CommunityUnion https://t.co/PSRUUmk6hv
.@unitetheunion has always said that there are alternatives to these job cuts & that the UK could be the green steel capital of Europe – growing jobs. We will make sure this happens. It is now vital that Tata listen & protect steel production in Britain. https://t.co/7soDSm8j8f
Tonight, I voted for @UKLabour’s long-term plan to protect our steel industry for generation to come. https://t.co/dzrMSiDKUR
Steel will forge our future. Not just our past. For our security, and for our economy, steel should be at the heart of an industrial strategy. This government deal is a mistake. Labour knows that steel can have a bright future in Britain. https://t.co/E2zUVXQFq4
As the son of a steelworker, I stand with all those steelworkers whose jobs are under threat. But our steel sector is not only a proud part of our past, it is crucial to our future. I’m to back @UKLabour’s long-term plan for steel in the vote this evening. https://t.co/o1V120x21g
.@UKLabour couldn’t be more clear #saveoursteel https://t.co/I9exUafC6F
Fantastic to have @Keir_Starmer's continued support for our members at @TataSteelUK. Important to remember the vast majority of steelworkers whose jobs are at risk from Tata and the Govt's devastating proposals work at the Port Talbot heavy end and are members of @CommunityUnion. https://t.co/jC5fvP8F4V
Really powerful and heartfelt speech from @SKinnock in our @UKLabour steel debate. We must not have irreversible decisions when there are alternatives available that secure jobs, sovereign capability to make virgin steel and a just transition #SaveOurSteel #BritainWeNeedOurSteel
In chamber for debate and proud to sit with @WelshLabour and @UKLabour colleagues standing up for the Steel Industry. Time restraints on speakers-but I fully support @CommunityUnion @GMB_union battle. @SKinnock and @jessicamordenmp Speak for us all. https://t.co/FEVO1kVjpr
Labour's @jreynoldsMP has begun the @UKLabour's debate on steel. He's absolutely right that it would be calamitous for the UK economy to become the first modern economy to be unable to make its own steel. #SaveOurSteel
Steelworkers from South Wales have urged politicians to “stand up and support them” after plans to cut thousands of jobs were unveiled ✍️: @GeoLithgow and @Faizah_Malik_ https://t.co/aLVtnmZUvd
Proud to stand in solidarity with @unitetheunion members from the steel sector, including Tata Steel. This evening, I will join fellow @UKLabour MPs in voting to protect our steel industry. We cannot allow this critical industry to collapse through Government inaction. https://t.co/XHKVqfQYqG
Today @Keir_Starmer has met with Community members in Westminster ahead of @UKLabour's crucial debate on steel. As he said last week, the Government must look at our Multi-Union alternative for steel. #SaveOurSteel #WeNeedOurSteel https://t.co/uZLD7MjJVW
Steel is part of our heritage in South Wales, but to build much-needed green infrastructure in the UK, steel is a vital part of our future too. I can't be present to vote on the motion today but I fully support working with steel unions fighting for jobs. #SaveUKSteel https://t.co/ps0IwuGWkp
If I was your @UKLabour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, I'd be supporting our motion in Parliament on the future of the steel industry. I want to see a future for steel in our communities and across our country. #SaveOurSteel #BritainWeNeedOurSteel https://t.co/57dBo5NhqH
Steel is integral to the future and security of the UK. @UKLabour is showing the leadership needed to protect jobs and our national security. #BritainWeNeedOurSteel #SaveOurSteel https://t.co/5wMXDp5OiU
Good to hear @vaughangething's strong support for our steel industry and opposition to the Tory-Tata bad deal for steel. #WeNeedOurSteel #SaveOurSteel https://t.co/sRSdjNI0Ie
“@unitetheunion will do everything in its power to hold politicians feet to the fire over the coming months, especially in an election year. Voters won’t forgive politicians of any party unless they act now to protect steel jobs” @Joehill100 #SaveUKSteel https://t.co/nT6pEjWmy0