'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'
Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.
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"The danger there is, in part, if they cut for example too many workers in research and development that could affect their future ability to develop new cars."
— David Bailey , Athlete
"A lot of the jobs here, if they go, they go, they leave the sector."
— David Roberts , Executive
"What JLR are trying to do is clean themselves up and make themselves more efficient in the hope that allows them to survive."
— Dr Steve McCabe , Academic
"The government, employers, training providers, need to work together to retain that within the regional economy."
— Emily Stubbs , Executive
"These are highly skilled people and I want those skills to stay here in the West Midlands."
— Richard Parker , Politician
Key People
David Bailey is a pass rusher expected to be picked early in the NFL Draft.
Chairman of Coventry-based Evtec Group, which supplies parts to Jaguar Land Rover.
A political economist from Birmingham City University.
Head of policy at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.
Former managing director of the Rover Group.
West Midlands mayor involved in supporting businesses and their staff.
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