British Steel On the Brink: Starmer Recalls Parliament as Negotiation with Chinese Owners Collapse

0 views
0%

British Steel On the Brink: Starmer Recalls Parliament as Negotiation with Chinese Owners Collapse

With 3,500 jobs at stake and Scunthorpe’s steelworks days from shutdown, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has recalled Parliament on a Saturday for the first time in decades. The emergency legislation — the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill — follows the collapse of negotiations with British Steel’s Chinese owners. Political leaders from across the spectrum weigh in, as the government attempts to seize temporary control and avert a national crisis.

Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS

Support GB News by becoming a member from just £5 per month: https://gbnews.com/support

Date: April 12, 2025