UNITE welcomed Grangemouth returning to the top of the political agenda today after Labour called for the site to be the centre of “energy industries of the future.”
Scottish Labour deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie made the remark just hours after the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had met with SNP First Minister John Swinney, putting the future of Scotland’s sole oil refinery at the top of the agenda for discussion.
Mr Swinney called the Sunday summit “an opportunity for collaborative working,” while Sir Keir stated “on the economy, energy and very pressingly on Grangemouth, there is room for us to have a constructive way of delivering for very many people across Scotland.”
“Grangemouth is the nation’s foremost industrial complex and it is pivotal to our manufacturing base and energy security.
“The stakes are high because 500 direct jobs are dependent on the oil refinery and thousands more in the supply chain.
“Unite’s message is simple: Keep Grangemouth Working.”
The Scottish government was contacted for comment.
