CAR making giant Honda is planning to close its plant in Swindon with the loss of more than 3,000 jobs.Local Tory MP Justin Tomlinson confirmed the news, insisting that the decision "is based on global trends and not Brexit as all European market production will consolidate in Japan in 2021".The Japanese company declined to comment on the announcement which comes less than six months after bosses pledged its commitment to the UK.The company employs about 3,500 people at its plant in Wiltshire, building around 160,000 Honda Civics a year, more than 90 per cent of which were exported to Europe and the US.Swindon North MP Mr Tomlinson said he and fellow Tory MP Robert Buckland had spoken to the Business Secretary and the car firm about the decision.He tweeted: "They are clear this is based on global trends and not Brexit as all European market production will consolidate in Japan in 2021."Working with Honda, Gov (led by the Business Secretary), staff and unions there will be a task force … [Read more...] about 3,000 jobs fear as Honda to close Swindon plant
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