Crisis in the British Steel Industry

Today, we look at the future of British Steel, as MPs voted to take control over a Scunthorpe plant.

They met in Parliament on a Saturday for the first time since 1982.

Chris was there too, and he joins Laura and Paddy to talk through the details, as well as what it says about how the UK is responding to international events.

We also hear from ex PM Gordon Brown, who’s been talking to Paddy.

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