"I am extremely disappointed by this news. It will cause huge worry and distress to a lot of local residents.
The negotiations on a support package for our steelworks, worth hundreds of millions of pounds, are still ongoing with the Government. So I am deeply disappointed that Jingye has taken what is a commercial decision to make this raft of redundancies. This is not a way to behave. It sends entirely the wrong message and breaches the spirit of negotiations with the Government. In recent months, I have seen a level of government focus on steel that had been genuinely encouraging. Jingye's actions lead to questions over their commitment to our steelworks and their commitment to the community that they are a part of here in Scunthorpe.
Decent hardworking families across Scunthorpe will now be worried sick wondering if they will lose their jobs. Other businesses throughout the supply chain will also be worried.
As the MP for Scunthorpe, I am on hand to help with any constituents that are affected by this, and will work with Ministers, The Department for Work and Pensions and North Lincolnshire Council to make sure the right support is in place. If you are personally affected, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I will continue to fight for a good deal for our steelworks. The Governemnt has shown its commitment to our industry: millions of pounds have already been provided to help with the costs of energy; they stepped in to pay workers; and are currently negotiating to help secure a strong future for steel in both our area and across the UK.
All stakeholders must remain committed to doing so"