Institution of Mechanical Engineers welcomes Vauxhall decision
Philippa Oldham, head of transport and manufacturing at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, welcomed Vauxhall’s decision on the new Astra production. “This is welcome news for Merseyside, and for UK manufacturing as a whole. The UK car manufacturing industry is seeing a much needed renaissance, leading to the UK’s first trade surplus since the 70s.”
“The UK has some of the most cutting-edge and innovative manufacturing in the world and it is heartening that companies like General Motors recognise this. Government must focus on supporting manufacturing in key industries, like automotive, power aerospace and pharmaceuticals. Manufacturing has the ability to help lift the UK economy out of its current rut, and Government must focus its support on industries in which the UK excels and which provide economic resilience.”
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