Workers protest over factory closure

Workers at the threatened Coryton refinery in Essex are protesting this morning to urge the government to step in to save the plant.

The move could disrupt fuel supply from the site. Administrators say their battle to find a buyer has failed and the site will be wound down over the next three months. 850 jobs are at risk.

Euro MP Richard Howitt said: "The Government accepts that the Thames Gateway is nationally important for economic regeneration, so must not stand by while one of its most important businesses in one of the most crucial areas goes under."