Hitachi

Ahead of the meeting in London, Louise Haigh says she will work to "safeguard jobs and secure a sustainable future" for Hitachi over the coming months.

The Department for Transport has confirmed it is looking at how to support jobs in Newton Aycliffe as part of a commitment to the rail manufacturing industry.

The site faces a gap in orders with work on existing contracts expected to decline by October. Around 750 people are currently employed at the factory.