Margaret Curran MP, Labour’s Shadow Scottish Secretary, responding to today’s news about Grangemouth, said:

“People across Scotland will be relieved that a deal has been struck, and the men and women who work at Grangemouth will return to work.

“This plant is of vital importance to Scotland’s economy and it is right that it will not stand idle any longer.

“An important contribution to this was the UK and Scottish Governments working together. I am glad that we put party politics aside to find a solution to this crisis.”

Caroline Flint MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said:

“We welcome the announcement that Grangemouth petrochemical plant and refinery are to re-open. Grangemouth is a vitally important part of our energy infrastructure, and this news will be welcome not just to the staff who work there but to people across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England who rely on it for a secure supply of fuel.

“For the future the Government should honour its commitment to undertake a review of UK refining capacity.“