Honda plant closure could affect 7,000 jobs in ‘the supply chain’

Japanese car maker Honda said on Tuesday, that the closure of the Swindon car plant could see as many as 7,000 potential job losses, due to the supply chain of subsidiaries and partnering companies.The car manufacturer announced on Tuesday morning the closure of the Swindon factory will see 3,500 job losses when the factory closes in 2021.Greg Clark the business minister was due to provide a statement to the House of Commons, regarding the state of the British automotive industry, this has been delayed. Clark said that is a “devasting decision” for Swindon.He added, “This news is a particularly bitter blow to the thousands of skilled and dedicated staff who work at the factory, their families and all of those employed in the supply chain.”