Following the news that Sheffield Forgemasters is to be bought by the Ministry of Defence, I have published the following statement:

“I welcome the Ministry of Defence’s £400m investment into Sheffield Forgemasters. This is the kind of investment and commitment I have long called for to protect Sheffield’s proud status as the city of steel. This is an important investment to secure specialist local jobs and an acknowledgement of Forgemasters key role in the defence industry. I hope this is a sign of further Government commitment to the steel industry.”