Union warns of setback for shipyard workers whether contract goes abroadFears are mounting that a billion-pound contract to build a recent fleet of ships for the Royal Navy could travel to a Japanese company. The move would trigger dismay in UK military circles and would be seen as a major setback for the countrys shipyards,struggling with dwindling order books.
It could also have political consequences as a decision to award the contract to an overseas firm might damage the government.
Labour, the SNP and the unions argue the contract should be restricted to UK shipyards.
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Source: theguardian.com