Tata steelworkers join march on Westminster

ROTHERHAM steelworkers joined hundreds of colleagues from across the country to march in London.

About a dozen from the borough’s Tata works joined others from Stocksbridge to travel to Westminster on Wednesday.

Community union branch secretary Chris Williamson said: “The reason was to make sure the Government holds Tata to its promise of being a responsible seller.

“It might have done some good. We’re hoping something positive will come from it.”

The march came as Tata’s board met in Mumbai to consider proposals put forward by bidders for its UK steel operations.

And the Government is thought to be considering changes which would allow a restructure of the firm’s pension fund in the UK.

Mr Williamson said: “The pensions idea is only in its infancy, so we need an air of caution.

“But if it paves the way for a sustainable future, then we will be for it.”