Angela Eagle MP, Labour’s Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, speaking ahead of the steelmakers march in London today, said:

“Today hundreds of steel workers will march in London as they anxiously await the outcome of the Tata sale process. They are standing up for their jobs, for this vital foundation industry, and Labour stands with them.

“The Tory Government have been slow in responding to the steel crisis, and they need to go further still. UK steel can have a bright future, but we need to take action against Chinese dumping, and ensure China is not granted Market Economy Status.

“It’s about time the Government stopped kowtowing to China and started standing up for our steel industry.”