Jasper Jolly

Jasper Jolly, a financial correspondent at The Guardian, dives into the British Steel crisis and its far-reaching implications. He discusses the emergency measures to rescue the Scunthorpe plant and the tension surrounding public demonstrations. The importance of this plant for local and national economies is highlighted, alongside the challenges posed by cheap imports and foreign ownership. Jolly also explores the precarious balance between national security and foreign investment as the UK navigates its steel industry's future amidst sustainability goals.