Labour Leader Vows to Champion UK’s Steel Sector Amidst Emission-Driven Job Cuts

The government has committed to a support package for the steel industry, while Labour have included pledges to the industry in their ‘Green Prosperity Plan.’

Labour party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, delivers a speech in Liverpool, England on Oct. 10, 2023. Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Against the backdrop of job cuts in the steel industry driven by emissions reduction efforts, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to champion the UK’s steel sector.

During a visit to the Port Talbot plant in South Wales, Sir Keir emphasised the historical significance of British steel, which has been an integral part of the nation’s growth and societal fabric.