That this House expresses deep concern over the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover is cutting up to 500 jobs in the UK; notes the crucial role that the automotive industry plays in the British economy and in providing job security for hundreds of thousands of workers; regrets the detrimental impact of increased employment costs and the trade tariffs imposed by the US against the British automotive industry; acknowledges the particular importance of Jaguar Land Rover in supporting the residents and local economy of the West Midlands, including the city of Birmingham; and calls on the Government to take action that protects the British automotive industry, insulates it from shocks in the global economy and facilitates its transition to net-zero operations.
