Moment MPs back move to take control of British Steel in emergency debate

MPs back move to take control of British Steel in emergency debateReuters

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00:00Economic security and national security are two sides of the same coin.

00:04The emergency legislation we've brought forward today is essential to protect British steel,

00:08to protect its workforce and to protect the national interest.

00:11This government will never hesitate to act in the national interest to keep Britain secure,

00:16at home and strong abroad.

00:18This legislation is proof of that.

00:19Today we take back control and I urge all members of this House to vote for this bill.

00:28The question is that it will now be read a second time.

00:31As many of that opinion say aye.

00:34Aye.

00:35Of the contrary, no.

00:38I think the ayes have it, the ayes have it.