Business minister Jonathan Reynolds has said that he did “everything possible” to prevent the planned closure of Vauxhall’s Luton van-producing plant, where 1,100 jobs are at risk.The closure was blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles,

Motor giant Stellantis says it is closing the van making plant in the context of the UK's rules on electric vehicle sales.

Tories: Luton Vauxhall plant closure is ‘downpayment’ for further job losses - Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed the previous government for the 1,100 jobs at risk.