Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
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"Having concluded that we cannot support the preferred bidder's proposal, we are faced with a choice."
— Jonathan Reynolds , Politician
"This is a critical move. The government is listening to Unite and is acting to protect jobs."
— Sharon Graham , Activist
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Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
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