Tag: British Steel

The Bishop of Lincoln spoke in an emergency debate on the future of British Steel on 12th April 2025, noting the challenges faced by communities in his diocese involved in the steel industry, and urging the government to adopt a forward-looking approach to economic planning:

The Lord Bishop of Lincoln: My Lords, I welcome the attention that the Government are paying to this matter in recognising the gravity of the situation we face. At a time of tariffs, threats to jobs and wider economic uncertainty, it is vital to safeguard the steel industry while transitioning towards a greener future. Production of steel is vital to the well-being and identity of Scunthorpe, a place I am proud to serve as bishop. That is before we consider its importance to our national infrastructure, recognising the need for connectivity through our railways in order to see one another, stimulate our economy and reduce regional disparities. Protecting these jobs and the vital work done through them required action that has not appeared to be forthcoming from private investment. I wish the Government well in their endeavours, which are not without cost.