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We will do everything we can to save Alexander Dennis jobs, vows Swinney

Alexander Dennis, a Scottish bus manufacturer, announced plans on June 19 to consolidate operations by moving all UK manufacturing to a single site in Scarborough, England, risking up to 400 jobs.
The company attributed this restructuring to uncompetitive UK policy that fails to incentivize local content, job retention, or domestic economic benefits amid challenging market dynamics.
As part of the plan, the Falkirk manufacturing site will close, and production in Larbert will end after current contracts finish, affecting about 22% of the workforce and many UK suppliers.
Paul Davies, Alexander Dennis president, said the strategy aims to lower costs and increase efficiency, while Falkirk's Labour MP and the Scottish Government vowed to support employees during the consultation period.
The move highlights a crisis in UK manufacturing with calls for policy changes to protect domestic industry, and stakeholders continue to seek solutions to retain jobs and facilities in Scotland.

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