British Steel nationalisation takes step closer
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
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"The government was acting decisively and with a purpose in the national interest."
— Chris McDonald , Politician
"It's a significant part of our local economy and British Steel is critically important to our nation's infrastructure."
— Rob Waltham , Politician
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The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
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