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_ losses at tata steel, what would you do as first minister— losses at tata steel, what would you dos under rhodri and car win and welsh governments under rhodri and carwin and mark, welsh governments under rhodri and car win and mark, a welsh governments under rhodri and carwin and mark, a real welsh governments under rhodri and car win and mark, a real support for training, for skills, innovation in the steel sector because we know how essential it is notjust for the welsh economy but for the economy of the uk, it is absolutely fundamental, and we must not give up on that steel—making capacity and the case i would make to tata is to look at the alternative plan, which multiunions have brought forward which provides a just transition to that new greener way of producing steel, at exactly the moment when we have the promise of an incoming labour government, prepared to invest specifically in steel but to have an industrial strategy for the first time in 14 years which will invest in infrastructure, invest in the grid as a new horizon, now is not the time for tata to take that decisio
_ losses at tata steel, what would you do as first minister— losses at tata steel, what would you dos under rhodri and car win and welsh governments under rhodri and carwin and mark, welsh governments under rhodri and car win and mark, a welsh governments under rhodri and carwin and mark, a real welsh governments under rhodri and car win and mark, a real support for training, for skills, innovation in the steel sector because we know how essential it is notjust for the welsh economy but for...
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demonstrations took place in the towns of port talbot and newport over the decision by tata steel toith greener electric arc furnaces. the company says more than 2,400 jobs are at risk. the bbc�*s george zielinski was at the protests. well, the message here from port talbot is loud and clear, you can maybe actually see it on the sign behind me, that is to "save our steel". now, hundreds of tata workers have gathered in the town here today in support of an industry that's forged communities as much as it has the steel that it's famous for. now, this all comes after tata announced plans to reduce emissions at the port talbot site, putting nearly 2,000 jobs at risk. now, tata say the current business is simply unsustainable with the existing iron and steel making operation here contributing to losses of around £1.7 million a day in the last quarter alone. but with so manyjob losses also being proposed, the people here and certainly the ones i've been speaking to say that is a price they're simply unwilling to pay. now, yesterday, the steelworkers' union, community, and unite said they'r
demonstrations took place in the towns of port talbot and newport over the decision by tata steel toith greener electric arc furnaces. the company says more than 2,400 jobs are at risk. the bbc�*s george zielinski was at the protests. well, the message here from port talbot is loud and clear, you can maybe actually see it on the sign behind me, that is to "save our steel". now, hundreds of tata workers have gathered in the town here today in support of an industry that's forged...
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demonstrations took place in the towns of port talbot and newport over the decision by tata steel toaces with greener electric arc furnaces. the bbc�*s george zielinski was at one of the protests. the message from port talbot is loud and clear. you may see it on the sign, to save our steel. hundreds of workers have gathered in the town today in support of an industry that has forged communities as much as it has forged communities as much as it has the steel it is famous for. this all comes after they announced plans to reduce emissions at the site, put on 82,000 jobs at risk. tata said the current business is unsustainable with the existing steel—making operation here contributing to losses of £1.7 million of losses a day. with so manyjob losses being proposed, the people here, and the ones i've talked to, say it is a price they are unwilling to pay. yesterday, the steelworkers union said two members on strike action in response to those losses i mentioned, they reached a formal mandate to lead voters vote on strike, while unite will hold a ballot in march. prior to the rally, anoth
demonstrations took place in the towns of port talbot and newport over the decision by tata steel toaces with greener electric arc furnaces. the bbc�*s george zielinski was at one of the protests. the message from port talbot is loud and clear. you may see it on the sign, to save our steel. hundreds of workers have gathered in the town today in support of an industry that has forged communities as much as it has forged communities as much as it has the steel it is famous for. this all comes...
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it follows tata steel's losses.lows tata steel's recent decision decision to close its two blast furnaces , close its two blast furnaces, resulting in the losses of up to 2800 jobs in wales. resulting in the losses of up to 2800 jobs in wales . the unite 2800 jobs in wales. the unite union says strikes could be possible by the end of april . possible by the end of april. tata steel, though, has defended its position, saying it must restructure to stay in business. and it says to move to a greener way of working and finally, some news from the sporting world tonight, six time olympic champion sir chris hoy has revealed that he is battling cancen revealed that he is battling cancer. the former track cyclist says he's undergoing successful treatment, including chemotherapy . and in a social chemotherapy. and in a social media post, the 47 year old said he's remaining optimistic and continuing with normal life and looking forward to the upcoming paris olympics . for the latest paris olympics. for the latest stories , yo
it follows tata steel's losses.lows tata steel's recent decision decision to close its two blast furnaces , close its two blast furnaces, resulting in the losses of up to 2800 jobs in wales. resulting in the losses of up to 2800 jobs in wales . the unite 2800 jobs in wales. the unite union says strikes could be possible by the end of april . possible by the end of april. tata steel, though, has defended its position, saying it must restructure to stay in business. and it says to move to a...
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we've seen what's happened in tata steel. it's honestly it's a disaster .ute disaster. >> and that's because they're telling you to plant trees as opposed to rearing sheep and cattle. is that the nub of what the welsh government is trying to force you to do ? to force you to do? >> well, yeah. it's draconian , >> well, yeah. it's draconian, but it's not just that. so you know, a lot of farmers have come together. so there was 1100 down in welshpool, and then carmarthen had over 3000, and the general , carmarthen had over 3000, and the general, you carmarthen had over 3000, and the general , you know, structure the general, you know, structure of what we want are three things. so to stop the sfs, which is the so—called sustainable farming scheme, which is going to plant another, you know, 10% of our farms and the trees , which is ridiculous. the trees, which is ridiculous. we are not against tree planting the right tree in the right place , hedges and hedges. great. place, hedges and hedges. great. you know , um, it just doesn't you know, um, it just doesn't
we've seen what's happened in tata steel. it's honestly it's a disaster .ute disaster. >> and that's because they're telling you to plant trees as opposed to rearing sheep and cattle. is that the nub of what the welsh government is trying to force you to do ? to force you to do? >> well, yeah. it's draconian , >> well, yeah. it's draconian, but it's not just that. so you know, a lot of farmers have come together. so there was 1100 down in welshpool, and then carmarthen had...
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it is why we agreed one of the largest ever cash grants of a half £1 billion to tata steel to safeguard , which 5000 jobs. mr speaker, which would otherwise have been lost . would otherwise have been lost. and perhaps he might want to ask why the welsh labour government did not put a penny in to support that deal in yourself . support that deal in yourself. right back to you. >> thank you . thank you, mr >> thank you. thank you, mr speaken >> thank you. thank you, mr speaker. the . full. speaker. the. full. >> again, there are many who try to imitate. >> mr speaker. >> mr speaker. >> um, mr speaker, the watford area continues to be the proud home of the national lottery, employing over 900 people. >> so would my right hon. friend and the prime minister and the whole cabinet join me in celebrating successful celebrating the successful handover from camelot to allwyn on the 1st of february and the £48 billion raised by the national lottery players , national lottery players, funding 700,000 projects so far. i'm sure in everyone's constituency. thank you . well, i constituency. thank you.
it is why we agreed one of the largest ever cash grants of a half £1 billion to tata steel to safeguard , which 5000 jobs. mr speaker, which would otherwise have been lost . would otherwise have been lost. and perhaps he might want to ask why the welsh labour government did not put a penny in to support that deal in yourself . support that deal in yourself. right back to you. >> thank you . thank you, mr >> thank you. thank you, mr speaken >> thank you. thank you, mr speaker....
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tata steel says it will replace _ 2800 jobs. tata steel says it will replace it — 2800 jobs. are likely to have mental health issues. a government spokesperson said they are providing an additional £2.3 billion a yearfor nhs mental health support. the old bailey will remain closed for emergency repairs after an electrical fire yesterday. around 1,500 people had to be evacuated from the building and the surrounding area. no one was injured. some major trials had to be postponed. travel and this is how the tube is looking. there are minor delays on the central and metropolitan line. now the weather. heavy rain for most, but there will be a few bright spells this afternoon, before the showers return this evening. expect temperatures today of up to 13 degrees. there's more on our website and social media including how to get your hands on a bit of the magic circle. that's it, i'm back in around half an hour. good morning. welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines. two leaders under pressure. kier starmer u—turns on a flagship labour policy. sunak a
tata steel says it will replace _ 2800 jobs. tata steel says it will replace it — 2800 jobs. are likely to have mental health issues. a government spokesperson said they are providing an additional £2.3 billion a yearfor nhs mental health support. the old bailey will remain closed for emergency repairs after an electrical fire yesterday. around 1,500 people had to be evacuated from the building and the surrounding area. no one was injured. some major trials had to be postponed. travel and...
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grubby deal with —— is now placing thousands ofjobs at risk in port talbot and beyond. —— tata.for welsh team working and to grow the legacy of this important industry and that's why in the pandemic we stepped in to support safeguarding thousand jobs and making sure that plant was sustainable and that's why we agreed were the largest ever cash grants of half £1 billion to tata steel to safeguard at least 5000 jobs, which would otherwise have been lost and perhaps he might want to ask why the welsh labour government did not put a to that deal? mr speaker, the watford area continues to be the proud home of the national lottery employing over 900 people so with my right honourable friend the prime minister of the cabinet will they join honourable friend the prime minister of the cabinet will theyjoin me in celebrating the successful handover from colourless two camelot and the £48 billion raged funding 700,000 projects so far and everyone's constituency? i projects so far and everyone's constituency?— constituency? i 'oin with my honourable _ constituency? ijoin with my honourable
grubby deal with —— is now placing thousands ofjobs at risk in port talbot and beyond. —— tata.for welsh team working and to grow the legacy of this important industry and that's why in the pandemic we stepped in to support safeguarding thousand jobs and making sure that plant was sustainable and that's why we agreed were the largest ever cash grants of half £1 billion to tata steel to safeguard at least 5000 jobs, which would otherwise have been lost and perhaps he might want to ask...
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furnaces at port talbot in wales , executives from tata wales, executives from tata steel were questionedwestminster today about the plans, which will put nearly 3000 jobs at risk. the company says it's moving to more environmentally friendly production of steel, which requires fewer staff. it's infuriated steel workers, many of whom have staged protests outside parliament this morning warning of the impact on local communities and the wider welsh economy. and lastly , labour says economy. and lastly, labour says it's going to set out plans to renationalise britain's railways next month. the party announced the news last year, but speaking exclusively to gb news earlier on today, the shadow transport secretary said the public will find out more detail on their plans in 2 or 3 weeks time. find out more detail on their plans in 2 or 3 weeks time . for plans in 2 or 3 weeks time. for more background on all those stories , go to gbnews.com. and stories, go to gbnews.com. and if you fancy getting gb news alerts straight to your phone, scan the qr code on the screen or go to gb news .com/ alert
furnaces at port talbot in wales , executives from tata wales, executives from tata steel were questionedwestminster today about the plans, which will put nearly 3000 jobs at risk. the company says it's moving to more environmentally friendly production of steel, which requires fewer staff. it's infuriated steel workers, many of whom have staged protests outside parliament this morning warning of the impact on local communities and the wider welsh economy. and lastly , labour says economy. and...
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so they've shut tata steel down.produce , you got nowhere to produce, you know, raw steel in this country. now and now they're pointing the finger farmer. um, finger at the farmer. um, there's other rules and regulations. we've got these ads where we're not allowed to carry slurry over the slurry and manure over the winter months. that's going winter months. now, that's going to hundreds of thousands of to cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to, you know, independent businesses that haven't got the money. going lose 5500 money. we're going to lose 5500 odd people out of our industry in the next few years. if this s f s comes into, you know, um , f s comes into, you know, um, into, into play and we're going to lose hundreds and thousands of livestock , you know, the of livestock, you know, the animals that we can use to turn that green stuff outside into top quality protein, as in beef, lamb, milk as well. you know, all these things are massive and let me tell you something which is going to scare you all. and it's i
so they've shut tata steel down.produce , you got nowhere to produce, you know, raw steel in this country. now and now they're pointing the finger farmer. um, finger at the farmer. um, there's other rules and regulations. we've got these ads where we're not allowed to carry slurry over the slurry and manure over the winter months. that's going winter months. now, that's going to hundreds of thousands of to cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to, you know, independent businesses that haven't...
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as as tata was pumping through its dirty pumping out through its dirty steel .nd in the steelworks itself, keep the electric furnace next to it, electric arc furnace next to it, the recycling one. there's no it's bad thing, but we it's not a bad thing, but we want be producing virgin want to be producing virgin steel driving industry. >> w- w— e leader of the >> ed gemmell, leader of the climate party, thank you so much . your flip flops . don't forget your flip flops on out. i won't on the way out. i won't otherwise andrew obe take them over. >> oven >> well, honestly, it's the tory party has got keir starmer flip flops for sale on their online shop. they've sold out . shop. they've sold out. >> really? they have. gosh i'm absolutely amazed. isn't that wonderful? well, you all know though, i can. actually, though, that i can. actually, these been worn. if they these haven't been worn. if they don't could them don't fit me, i could take them back they're used. back so they're not being used. >> they're green >> and i noticed they're green coloured. that coloured
as as tata was pumping through its dirty pumping out through its dirty steel .nd in the steelworks itself, keep the electric furnace next to it, electric arc furnace next to it, the recycling one. there's no it's bad thing, but we it's not a bad thing, but we want be producing virgin want to be producing virgin steel driving industry. >> w- w— e leader of the >> ed gemmell, leader of the climate party, thank you so much . your flip flops . don't forget your flip flops on out. i...