Barry Gardiner MP, Shadow International Trade Secretary, responding to concerns from the steel industry over the government’s Trade Bill, said:

“There is a real danger that our steel industry could be fatally compromised if the government fails to deal with unfair trading practices by other countries. Proper structures must be put in place as our exit from the European Union is planned. 

"Labour is committed to a robust and comprehensive trade remedies regime that will ensure we can defend British manufacturing jobs from unfair competition. 

"We understand the fears expressed by industry and trade unions at the prospect of job losses in such an important sector. A Labour government would act. This government must not stand idly by.”