Harland & Wolff yards need long-term sustainable future

GMB Union has responded to today's statement from the Department for Business and Trade

Matt Roberts, GMB National Officer, said:

“These are worrying times for workers and their families in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the South West.

“These yards have been at the heart of UK manufacturing for centuries - from building the Titanic to the ships that defeated the Armada.

“Now they are critical to our future security in building the Fleet Solid Support ships for our navy and in providing the renewables infrastructure needed to reach net zero.

“These yards must be saved and their long-term sustainable future secured.