Rachel Hopkins, the Labour MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, stated that the news of the factory closing is 'deeply troubling' and a 'real blow' for the town, stressing the importance of these jobs for local and national economic health.
A forklift worker described his reaction to hearing about the closure via a WhatsApp message, saying 'it's going to hit the town hard' due to the reliance on Vauxhall for jobs and the economic ripple effect that will ensue.
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