Production at Vauxhall’s Luton plant, after 120 years in the town, has ended as the last van rolled off the line at 12:18 GMT, with over 1,000 jobs at risk. Parent company Stellantis announced the closure in November to move electric van production to Ellesmere Port. Workers expressed mixed emotions, with plans to transfer machinery and knowledge to the new site in Cheshire.
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Europe’s deadly border theatre is back | Migration
On July 10, Greece's migration minister Thanos Plevris announced legislation to deny asylum to irregular migrants arriving from North Africa, prompting immediate backlash from human rights organizations. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a controversial deal with France to combat small boat crossings, reflecting a broader trend across Europe of restrictive migration policies fueled by far-right rhetoric, which criminalizes migrants and reinforces a divisive narrative. Want More Context? 🔎
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