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Statement On British Steel By The Tees Valley Mayor
Tees Valley Mayor | Published on: 11th April 2025
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “Taking control of steel won’t be easy or cheap – but jobs and national security must come first. I will not criticise our Government for prioritising this, and doing what needs to be done.
“This must be the start of rebuilding Britain’s industrial strength, not a slide into decline.
“The Government will soon decide where investment goes – and Teesside is ready. We’ve got the permissions, the grid, the land, the workforce, and the will to build a new Electric Arc Furnace.
“I’ll fight for Teesside every step of the way – and I call on unions, MPs and local leaders to do the same. We can’t waste this once-in-a-generation chance to secure our future.”
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