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Scotland at ‘crisis point’ in manufacturing as McVitie’s factory bosses confirm closure

SCOTLAND is at a “crisis point” in manufacturing after bosses at a McVitie’s biscuit factory in Glasgow confirmed they will close the historic plant.

The McVitie’s factory in the Tollcross area of the city supports almost 500 jobs, but owner Pladis has blamed “excess capacity” at other British sites as a reason for the planned closure.

The factory, which has been in constant production for almost 100 years, has been backed by the public, with more than 80,000 people signing a petition opposing the closure. 

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