The New Statesman | UK politics and culture Beg, borrow or steel
Jan 28, 2025
Sam Alvis, Associate Director for Energy Security and Environment at IPPR, and Megan Kenyon, New Statesman's policy correspondent, dive into the plight of Scunthorpe's steelworks, the last primary steelmaking facility in the UK. They discuss the looming threat of job losses as key furnaces face closure. Alvis emphasizes the need for visionary leadership and sustainable practices while Kenyon unpacks the emotional and political stakes for the local community, revealing how national issues like Brexit impact Scunthorpe's future.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Steel's Future and Scunthorpe's Struggles
01:42 • 10min
Understanding Just Transition in Climate Action
11:43 • 2min
Navigating the UK's Industrial Strategy
13:37 • 4min
Climate Change Support: A Comparison Between the UK and US
17:43 • 2min
Political Dynamics and Emotional Choices in Scunthorpe
19:25 • 1min
Steel Industry in Transition: Politics and Perspectives
20:55 • 16min