The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has hailed the freight and logistics sector as key player in the Government’s growth mission, during a visit to our headquarters in Hams Hall, North Warwickshire.
During the visit, the Chancellor toured our state-of-the-art logistics warehouse and met with senior leaders from across the freight sector to discuss how skills and infrastructure investment can unlock further growth across the West Midlands and the wider UK economy.
The Chancellor was joined on the visit by Rachel Taylor MP, the Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, who has made championing the freight and logistics sector one of her top priorities in Parliament.
Around 20% of Ms Taylor’s constituents are employed in freight and logistics, making it one of the most important industries in the local economy, and she is the Chair of the All-Party Group for Freight and Logistics in parliament.
The West Midlands sits at the centre of the UK logistics industry with over half of the UKS businesses based in the region. More than 174,000 people are employed by over 13,500 logistics enterprises across the region.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, said: “The freight and logistics sector is fundamental to our economy. From getting food onto supermarket shelves to delivering vital medical supplies, this is the sector that keeps Britain moving, with its beating heart right here in the West Midlands.
“Businesses like LTS Global Solutions here in North Warwickshire are central to delivering the government’s mission to boost our economy. That’s why this Government is committed to backing the sector with the skills and infrastructure it needs to thrive, creating good jobs, and driving long-term prosperity.”
Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor MP, said: “I am proud to represent a constituency where over one in five people work in the logistics sector. As Chair of the APPG for Freight and Logistics, I am determined to champion this vital industry in Parliament — from boosting skills and training to tackling organised freight crime.
“It was a pleasure to welcome the Chancellor to North Warwickshire today to hear directly from local businesses about the challenges and opportunities they face, and about the government’s plans to support them in their vital work.”
Our Managing Director, Dave Hands, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Chancellor and Rachel Taylor MP to our headquarters and to showcase the vital role that logistics businesses play in keeping the UK economy moving.
“The West Midlands is a powerhouse for our industry, and with the right support we can continue to invest, innovate and create high-quality jobs for local people.”
