The news of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cause deep concern for JLR workers, their families and businesses across the supply chain. In Telford, many residents work for JLR and its suppliers, while Telford is also home to businesses that play an important role in the wider automotive supply chain.
This week, Shaun Davies MP for Telford has been working directly with JLR, trade unions and the Government to ensure the concerns of Telford’s workers and businesses are heard.
Shaun has so far:
- Met directly with JLR to raise the need for a focus on enhanced voluntary redundancy, while pushing the company to provide as much production certainty as possible for businesses across the supply chain.
- Sought reassurance on production and was encouraged to hear that the announced job losses will not directly impact production, with JLR having strong plans for production both now and into the future.
- Spoken directly with the trade unions representing JLR workers to understand their concerns and ensure their voices are being heard.
- Raised the issue with the Business Minister Blair McDougall (photo attached) including sitting alongside him in the House of Commons as he updated MPs on the situation.
- Worked with West Midlands Mayor to ensure that workers and businesses in Telford, despite being outside the West Midlands Combined Authority area, can access the support available.
Shaun’s immediate priority is supporting people in Telford who may be affected and is asking JLR workers affected by the announcement, or businesses experiencing an impact through the supply chain, to get in touch with him if they need support. Shaun also remains in close contact with JLR, the trade unions and the Government as he continues to stand up for Telford’s workers and businesses during this period.
He said: “JLR produces world-beating products and has a strong future ahead, but I know right now that workers and businesses in Telford are understandably concerned about what these job losses could mean for them. That is why I have been taking action this week, meeting directly with JLR, speaking with the trade unions to understand workers’ concerns, and raising the situation directly with the Business Minister in Parliament.
“I welcome the £500,000 of support being made available to affected workers, and I am working to ensure that people in Telford are not left behind simply because we sit outside the West Midlands Combined Authority area.
“JLR is operating in a challenging market and is continuing to recover from the cyber attack, but that makes it even more important that we do everything we can to protect and support the skilled workforce and businesses that are so important to Telford’s economy.
“My priority is making sure that Telford’s workers and businesses have a strong voice during this period. I will continue working with JLR, the trade unions and the Government to ensure their concerns are heard and that the right support is available.”
