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Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
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MP’s call for Minister to meet Vauxhall workers ‘more important than ever’ after CEO quits

December 2, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s MP has said it is “more important than ever” that the government meet Luton workers after the CEO of the parent company planning to close Vauxhall’s van plant resigned. Last week it was announced […]

Vauxhall
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Planned Vauxhall factory closure marks ‘dark day’ for Luton, says Business Secretary

November 27, 2024 Newsdesk 2

Luton faces a significant economic and cultural setback following the announcement of Stellantis’ proposal to close its Vauxhall van plant, with Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds describing the decision as a […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
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Unite slams Vauxhall closure plan as ‘slap in the face’ for Luton workers

November 27, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Unite, the UK’s largest trade union, has condemned Stellantis’ proposal to shut down its Vauxhall van plant in Luton, describing the move as “a slap in the face” to the local workforce. The factory, a […]

Vauxhall on Kimpton Road
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‘Deeply troubling’ – Luton faces Vauxhall closure as 1,100 jobs at risk

November 26, 2024 Newsdesk 5

Luton’s historic Vauxhall plant faces closure, putting 1,100 jobs at risk in a move that one MP for Luton has called “deeply troubling”. The decision ends over a century of automotive legacy at the Kimpton […]

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