Since the 1970s UK manufacturing had both progressively declined and sadly much has been sold to foreign owned companies, with decisions being made in boardrooms thousands of miles away.
I am aware of the market forces and the economic reality behind this, but sadly very little thought seems to have been given to the many communities destroyed by these actions.
Even if this petition proves to be futile, I will be signing. It is my small way of showing support to the families who are going to be affected
