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Labour leadership in Tilbury visit

[ November 23, 2023   //   ]

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, toured the Port of Tilbury on 23 November. As well as seeing at first-hand the importance of infrastructure to generate growth in the UK, they  also received a briefing on the supply chain demands across some of the country’s fast-developing sectors, including offshore wind, hydrogen and sustainable fuels.

The team discussed how government and industry can work in partnership to create sustainable, well-paid jobs across the country through a strong industrial strategy.

Starmer and Reeves also met a group of apprentices at the forefront of the port’s important work.

Keir Starmer: “I was struck by the scale of the operations, the group’s green ambitions and their commitment to develop young people into the managers of tomorrow.  Meeting the apprentices, it’s clear how investment into the area will smash the class ceiling and break down the barriers to opportunity for young people.”

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