Protecting and promoting our world-class British Steel

A secure, long-term future for our steelworks is not just essential for Scunthorpe, but for the country. It is not uncommon for Ministers and colleagues to refer to me as the 'steel lady', as they know what my priorities in Westminster are!

So far, the Government has been a real 'friend' to steel. They have helped to protect our market share by retaining safeguards, encouraged the US to remove tariffs on Scunthorpe steel products, increased the aid available to steel producers to deal with high energy costs and put up with me going on about steel over 140 times in the Commons Chamber! Now, we must go further by helping our steelworks to compete internationally whilst using British steel for British projects at home!

News

Business and Trade Secretary Visits Scunthorpe

Following my meeting with the Steel Minister earlier this week, the Business and Trade Secretary came to Scunthorpe steelworks this week. It's great to have the Secretary come and visit, as she is able to see once again the quality of work that our world-class steelworkers produce.

My Statement on LIBERTY Steel

This is my statement on the news that has come from the LIBERTY Steel today. As always, if any residents have any issues or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

Voicing Scunthorpe's views on UK steel production

There was a statement on Tata Steel in Port Talbot in the Commons this week, and I wanted to take this chance to ensure that Scunthorpe's voice was also heard as this statement took place.

Joining the new Minister for Steel on his visit Scunthorpe Steelworks

As soon as the new Minister for Steel was appointed, I made sure to get in touch and let him know how important this is to our area. He’ll continue to hear from me a lot!

So I was delighted earlier this week, that he made it a priority to visit British Steel.

Minister for Industry visits Scunthorpe Steelworks

Today I had the opportunity to join the Minister for Industry on a crucial visit to our steelworks here in Scunthorpe. Residents will know that negotiations between British Steel and the Govt on a support package are ongoing.

Meeting with UK Steel about steel safeguards

Yesterday I had a meeting with UK Steel to talk about the Trade Remedies Authority’s announcement on safeguards. Throughout my time in Parliament I’ve campaigned hard to keep safeguards in place, which protects our steelworkers from being undercut by cheaper, lower-quality imports.

Steel Count

When I was elected, I promised to do everything within my power to support the thousands of jobs that rely on steel in our area.

Speaking on GB News about the importance of our steelworks

Last week GB News came to Scunthorpe to talk to local residents and steelworkers. As always I was happy to go on and talk about why it’s so important for our town and why we must keep a virgin steelmaking capability in the UK. You can watch the full video above.