Record View says Grangemouth has limitless potential and could fuel Scotland’s economy for another century – if appropriate investment is secured
Time is already running out for hundreds of Grangemouth refinery workers who are set to lose their jobs next year. Petroineos signalled almost a year ago that it was preparing to end oil refining at the giant industrial complex on the Forth but final confirmation was only announced last month.
While it’s positive the issue of jobs remains high up the political agenda, workers need less finger-pointing and more firm commitments. There is a joint agreement to examine alternative industries that could develop at the site but unions believe that won’t produce concrete results for a decade. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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