Industry experts cast doubt on Japanese carmaker’s claim that Brexit did not influence move
Fears are mounting that job losses from the closure of Honda’s Swindon plant could exceed the company’s estimate of up to 7,000, as industry experts and the business minister cast doubt on its claims that Brexit had nothing to do with the decision.
The Japanese carmaker confirmed on Tuesday morning that its Swindon factory would close from 2021 with the loss of 3,500 jobs, dealing another blow to a British car industry that has sounded repeated warnings about the dangers of Brexit.
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