Reform UK's Richard Tice has branded British Steel's potential closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe as "absolutely bonkers", calling for immediate Government intervention.

British Steel announced on Thursday it will consult on the potential closure of its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations at Scunthorpe.

British Steel announced on Thursday it will consult on the potential closure of its two blast furnaces and steelmaking operations at Scunthorpe{ai:summary}<p>Richard Tice of Reform UK criticized British Steel's plan to potentially close two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe, labeling it "absolutely bonkers." He urged the government to intervene promptly as the company begins consultations on the closures. #economy</p>

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