Motion on Grangemouth future

A local MP is calling for the UK Government to take a stake in the Grangemouth refinery.

Alloa and Grangemouth MP Brian Leishman has submitted an Early Day Motion at Westminister.

The refinery is closing next year - with 400 jobs at risk.

The motion has been signed by Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank.

The motion text states:

"That this House calls on the Government to take a transitional stake in the Grangemouth refinery to ensure its continued operation until a viable green energy alternative is in place; urges the Government to guarantee all jobs during the transition period; stresses that the Government must be ready to act as investor of first resort to secure the future of the site; believes such urgent action is necessary to safeguard workers, protect energy security and ensure a just transition to greener industries; understands that the proposed closure of the refinery in quarter-two 2025 would lead to high-skilled job losses, including 400 direct job losses and thousands of additional job losses through the wider supply chain; recognises the pivotal role of the Grangemouth site for Scotland’s economy and its energy infrastructure; and urges the Government to act without delay to ensure that the workers and community of Grangemouth are supported, and that the transition to new, sustainable industries occurs without loss of employment or industrial capacity."