Universal theme park for Bedfordshire confirmed by Starmer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government had agreed with Universal that British steel would be used “where possible” on the project.
“That’s the case with HS2, with Heathrow, and with this private investment here in Bedfordshire,” she said.
And yet they won’t endorse Buy British.
“How much British steel was used in the end?”
“Approximately none.”
“But didn’t you agree to use British steel where possible.”
“Oh, absolutely. And we did. Where possible. As agreed.”
“But why didn’t you use more?”
“It wasn’t possible, I’d like to be clear on that point.”
“Why wasn’t it possible?”
“Chinese steel was cheaper.”
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