Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East and Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, has called on Goodyear to reconsider the future of their Wolverhampton factory. Emma said: “Goodyear is an iconic Wolverhampton company. Generations of families have worked at the factory.”

“This proposal is a serious blow to all those who work at the factory, their families and our city.”

“I am demanding an urgent meeting with the company to establish exactly what their reasons are. My understanding is that the factory has high levels of productivity and is profitable.”

“I hope that there might still be a possibility that the company will reconsider its decision and I will be working with both the company’s management and trade unions to find a way forward. I am also writing to the company’s senior management to seek answers.”

“I am also calling an urgent meeting to discuss the potential closure with Wolverhampton City Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership and other significant employers and business people so that if the factory does close, we can help provide other opportunities in the local area to the workers.”