The Government “will fight” to save North East jobs after a global car maker pulled the handbrake on thousands of posts, the Chancellor has pledged.
Rachel Reeves said Labour will work with Nissan to “protect jobs in Sunderland” as bosses seek to axe 9000 posts worldwide.
And the country's treasury chief also vowed to help the 6000-job Wearside firm navigate UK green vehicle sales targets, after officials warned a Government blueprint risks significantly stalling production.