Business secretary to meet Lotus chiefs amid doubts over future of operations | Automotive industry

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, the automobile manufacturer’s plans to close the UK operations after shelving plans to make talks with Lotus.

After the Chinese owner Geely plans to stop production at the Hethel factory in Norfolk, and that he took the risk of 1,300 jobs, Lotus made a statement stating that he was not a “plan” to close the factory.

PA News Agency will talk to the company on Sunday.

The British sports car brand has been the majority of Geely of China since 2017.

Financial Times reported that he was considering closing the shop in the UK in favor of a new facility in the USA.

On Saturday, Lotus tried to alleviate the concerns with the largest commercial market in Europe and that the brand remained “attached to the UK, which it calls the“ heart ..

“Lotus Cars continues normal operations and there is no plan to close the factory,” he said.

Uz We are actively investigating strategic options in order to increase productivity in the developing market and ensure global competitiveness.

“In the last six years, we have invested significantly in the operations in RAR -GE and the UK. Lotus continues to adhere to the UK and its customers, employees, sellers, suppliers and proud British heritage.”

“The government does not comment on speculation or commercial affairs of private companies,” he said.