The fate of the Port Talbot steelworks hangs in the balance.

Once regarded as a cornerstone and a beacon of the UK’s industrial prowess, Tata Steel’s ownership now raises serious concerns about the future of the workforce, the environment, and the UK economy.

The recent developments paint a grim picture of muddled thinking: is it really feasible that a UK government investment of £500 million could spell the loss of two-thirds of the workforce, relinquishment of the UK’s sovereign capability in steel production, and a mere transfer of carbon emissions overseas rather than the promised overall reduction.