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Yes, I get that. My question was aimed at what was the broader context that led the UK government to issue an emergency recall of lawmakers to make this happen
by pmags 1y ago
Yes, I get that.
My question was aimed at what was the broader context that led the UK government to issue an emergency recall of lawmakers to make this happen so quickly.
I assume, perhaps incorrectly, that the problems with British Steel have been a long time coming?
- LinuxBender 1y agoThis historically happens in the lead-up to world wars. Large amounts of steel will be required for automotive companies to switch to building tanks and other military vehicles. It is probably also a factor that the company is Chinese owned. Imports will cease before things pop off. He acknowledged that the emergency law was "pretty unprecedented", but said it meant there would be a future for steel in Britain and that it was in the national interest.
- tonyedgecombe 1y agoThe owner was planning to shut the plant down. Restarting a blast furnace is challenging as the iron solidifies in the bottom of the furnace.