Sam Alvis

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.