Redevelopment of the former Blyth Power Station into a battery making gigaplant

Early day motion 1719, tabled 12 April 2021 by Ian Lavery (Labour). Signed by 11 members.

That this House welcomes the redevelopment of the former Blyth Power Station into a battery making gigaplant; notes that that development will create up to 3,000 local jobs; recognises the benefits of the reopening of the disused railway line that forms part of the former Northumberland line to that power plant; notes that reopening that railway line will re-invigorate the areas of Ashington and other communities in the South East Northumberland area; and calls on the Government to ensure that funding and expertise is provided to help reopen that railway line as quickly as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, DUP 1, Independent 1.