Spencer Pitfield: Worries over job losses in Stocksbridge

Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Spencer Pitfield, has expressed his concern about job losses at the Corus plant in Stocksbridge.

He said, “This is devastating news for the hardworking and dedicated employees at the Corus works in Stocksbridge. My heart goes out to them and their families at this difficult time.
 
“The loss of such a large number of jobs at Stocksbridge will decimate the workforce there. Previously we had been led to believe that their high-end steel production – for uses like aircraft production – would not be affected. Sadly, it seems all aspects of Corus steel production has been hit hard by the recession.
 
“The knock-on effects will also be huge with local hauliers in particular potentially losing valuable transport contracts. Not to mention the terrible impact on the vibrancy and well-being of other local businesses in the community.
 
“I fear this is yet more evidence that Labour’s attempts at tackling the recession aren’t working. I now urge the Government to make sure these workers are able to re-train immediately to help them find employment.”