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UK steelworkers protest as Tata continues to consider bids

Tata says it will consider the bids for its UK business but the process is still ongoing.

After a meeting of the firm's board in Mumbai, a spokesperson said the firm was continuing to evaluate offers as it looked to continue and sustain its UK business.

It comes after hundreds of steelworkers - joined by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn - marched through Westminster to keep the pressure on Tata and the government to save the industry.

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Steelworkers gather in Westminster for protest

Credit: Matthew Thom

Steelworkers have gathered in Westminster ahead of a march to highlight the crisis in their industry.

They are calling on the government to "ensure the responsible sale of Tata Steel's UK assets" and to deliver "a proper industrial strategy that supports the entire steel sector".

The march comes as a shortlist of bidders is drawn up for the UK assets of Tata Steel, including the Port Talbot plant in south Wales.

Tata's board meets in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the prospect of sale, which would save thousands of jobs.

Business Secretary Sajid Javid and Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones have traveled to the India city for talks.

Credit: Matthew Thom
Credit: Matthew Thom

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