Steel's Future and Aerospace: A New Era with Labour's Commitments

In this episode, Emma and Daniel from the North West Aerospace Alliance dive into a major development at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. They discuss the roundtable hosted by LIBERTY Steel, featuring key figures like Jeffrey Kabel, Marie Tidball, and Chris McDonald, alongside industry giants such as Rolls-Royce and Airbus. The conversation centers around Labour's commitments to an Industrial Strategy and co-investment in transforming the steel industry, with a focus on decarbonisation and supply chain resilience. Emma and Daniel explore the implications for aerospace, including potential changes in material use, collaboration opportunities, and the role of unions in protecting the workforce. They also consider what this means for suppliers and businesses in the North West, highlighting the interconnectedness of steel, aerospace, and energy sectors.