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Unions demand urgent action to prevent closure of Vauxhall van-making plant
An employee inspects a car at the Vauxhall vehicle production plant in Luton

UNIONS demanded urgent action today to save more than 1,000 jobs at a Vauxhall van-making plant in Luton.

Vauxhall owner Stellantis, which also owns brands including Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat, has announced plans to close the factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

The company intends to combine its electric van production at its other British plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

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