Following the announcement of the government's plans to prepare for the nationalisation of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK), formerly Liberty Steel, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said:

“This is a critical move. The government is listening to Unite and is acting to protect vital jobs. Now we need to get on and nationalise the company.”

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Unite is the UK and Ireland’s leading union fighting to protect and advance jobs, pay and conditions for members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham