Hundreds of steelworkers are underway with a 'save our steel' march in London today, 25 May.

Members from union Unite are being joined by fellow workers from the Community and GMB unions in a 'march of the steelworkers' protest, as Tata Steel's board meets in Mumbai to discuss the sale of its UK business.

In addition to reminding Tata of its promise to be a "responsible seller", workers are also urging government to allow the EU to take tougher action on the dumping of cheap Chinese steel while doing more to help with high energy costs and business rates.

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Unite national officer, Harish Patel, said: "Steelworkers from across the country have taken the day off work to represent their communities in London to ‘Save our Steel' and remind Tata of its commitment to be a responsible seller.

"They make some of the best steel in world, but can only continue to do so if Tata sells to a buyer who is committed to the long-term and helping secure a sustainable future. 

"The government needs to continue to play its part too and build on the promises it's made by allowing the European Union to take tougher action on the dumping of cheap Chinese steel and ensure a level playing field for UK steelworkers with more help on high energy costs and business rates."

(LM/MH)