Corbyn first spoke to manufacturers’ organisation EEF, saying: “A lack of support for manufacturing is sucking the dynamism out of our economy, pay from the pockets of our workers and any hope of secure well-paid jobs from a generation of our young people. It must be our job in government to reprogramme our economy so that it stops working for the few and begins working for the many.
“Labour is launching this campaign today, because we want to see well-paid jobs in the industries of the future, fuel the tax revenues that fund our public services and the NHS and increase living standards for all.”
Following his EEF meeting, the Opposition leader toured Protolabs 108,000 sq. ft. facility in Telford, where it employs 380 people.
Protolabs describes itself as “the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for custom prototypes and low-volume production parts”. 3D printing, CNC machining and injection moulding technologies are used by the firm to produce parts within days, supporting fast speed to market.
Key features of its service include:
