Calls for Nationalisation as Grangemouth Refinery Closure Looms

Labour MP Brian Leishman urges UK government to take over refinery to save jobs, while Prime Minister Starmer defends government's approach.

Grangemouth refinery, Scotland's oldest, is set to close next year, resulting in the loss of approximately 400 jobs.
Labour MP Brian Leishman has called for the nationalisation of the refinery, criticizing both UK and Scottish governments for their handling of the situation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the government is committed to ensuring secure, skilled jobs in Scotland and is not 'sleepwalking' into industrial devastation.
The refinery's owner, Petroineos, plans to convert the site into a terminal for importing fuel, which will require significantly fewer employees.
A joint £100 million investment package from the UK and Scottish governments aims to support the workforce and community through the transition.