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SCOTLAND is at a “crisis point” in manufacturing after bosses at a McVitie’s biscuit factory in Glasgow confirmed they will close the historic plant.
The McVitie’s factory in the Tollcross area of the city supports almost 500 jobs, but owner Pladis has blamed “excess capacity” at other British sites as a reason for the planned closure.
The factory, which has been in constant production for almost 100 years, has been backed by the public, with more than 80,000 people signing a petition opposing the closure.
Last weekend’s inaugural conference mixed warmth, unity and ambition with the unmistakable echo of old arguments. MATT KERR wonders whether the fledgling party’s difficulties can be overcome
As bus builder Alexander Dennis threatens Falkirk closure and Grangemouth faces ruthless shutdown by tax exile Jim Ratcliffe, RICHARD LEONARD MSP warns that global corporations must be resisted by a bold industrial strategy based on public ownership