"Can you seriously say Brexit has had no part in this?" | LBC debate

After Vauxhall owner Stellantis announced plans to shut its Luton van-making factory, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk, Iain Dale's Cross Question panel debate whether Brexit had a role to play in this.

Stellantis, which also owns brands including Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat, said it would consolidate its electric van production at its other UK plant in Ellesmere Port.

It is now in consultation with unions and employees over the proposals, which will also see it invest £50 million into the Ellesmere Port factory.

The decision comes after the company warned in June it may halt UK production unless the then government did more to boost demand for electric vehicles.

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