DIXONS CARPHONE IN WEDNESBURY

Early day motion 86, tabled 8 June 2015 by Adrian Bailey (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 8 members.

That this House notes with grave concern Dixons Carphone's announcement that it intends to close its factory in Wednesbury and relocate the plant 90 miles away in Newark, leading to the loss of 500 jobs from the local area and £8 million from the local economy; further notes that this is on the back of Dixons Carphone reporting an increase in sales of 9 per cent; and supports the Communications Workers Union campaign calling on Dixons Carphone to reconsider its decision and keep Wednesbury working.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.