Stellantis, the heavyweight owner of Vauxhall, Citroen, and Peugeot, has shocked many by confirming the closure of their Luton factory in the UK despite pressure from various stakeholders.
This move jeopardizes 1,100 jobs and has sparked backlash from government officials like Jonathan Reynolds and unions such as Unite, whose General Secretary, Sharon Graham (@UniteSharon), called it a "total disgrace."
Stellantis plans to consolidate production at Ellesmere Port, turning it into an all-electric vehicle hub, but the decision will deeply affect the local workforce and economy.
