'Bastion of UK industry': Keir Starmer reaffirms Labour's £3bn green steel vision

Cecilia Keating
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Labour leader touts green steel vision as he visits Port Talbot steelworks just days after party clinches historic by-election wins

Keir Starmer has pledged to "give UK steel its future back" as he touted Labour's vision for green steelmaking at the Port Talbot steelworks in South Wales today. After meeting with employees and union...

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