Rennie responds to Liberty Steel's Specialty Steel UK news

Responding to reports that Sanjeev Gupta is planning a connected pre-pack administration of Liberty Steel's Speciality Steel UK arm in a bid to avert its compulsory liquidation, Willie Rennie MSP said:

“Workers at the Dalzell plant have already been furloughed with no work being done at the plant, so there is no doubt they will be very worried about what this news coming out of England could mean for them.

“The Liberal Democrats have repeatedly warned the Scottish Government about the possibility that Liberty Steel operations could collapse, but so far ministers have refused to act.

“This latest development must be the catalyst for both the UK and Scottish governments to finally come together and agree a joined-up strategy for this vital Scottish business.

“The Dalzell plant has huge potential, including in the wind industry. Ministers must act urgently for the sake of all those workers potentially at risk."