GMB demands Rees-Mogg protects passport firm workers in his constituency from Government attack
If Brexit is going to work for workers, this is exactly the sort of decision that needs to be made in their interests – the Government has to reverse this decision now says GMB
The GMB is the union for the De La Rue workers. It is demanding that Jacob Rees-Mogg stands up for workers at the firm in his constituency (which currently make British passports) from attack by his own Government.
De La Rue which has a manufacturing site at Bathford in Rees-Mogg’s North East Somerset seat, has held the contract to manufacture British passports since 2009.
But yesterday, it emerged the new UK passport to be issued after Brexit will be made in France, after the £490 million contract was awarded Franco-Dutch firm, Gemalto.
The GMB says that Rees-Mogg must stand up for constituents against his Government’s decision.
Tim Roache, GMB General Secretary said: “This is the reality of hard Brexit and it’s in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s back yard.
“He needs to put his money where his mouth is and stand up for jobs that are being sent abroad by his own government. This is a bizarre decision, and one that completely undermines the rose tinted view of Brexit Rees-Mogg likes to go on about.
“If Brexit is going to work for workers, this is exactly the sort of decision that needs to be made in their interests. The government has to reverse this decision now.”
