Shadow defence secretary: Ministers must react fast on BAE job losses
Jim Murphy, shadow defence secretary, says a fast response is needed from ministers on BAE job losses:
"A devastating blow for Lancashire and Yorkshire and a real knock for UK manufacturing.
"We need a fast response from ministers with a clear plan of action.
"At a time when it is so hard to find a new job this is a dreadful moment to lose the one you have.
"The defence industry is vital to the UK, supporting both our forces on the front line and the wider UK economy."
