27 September 2011
Redundancies at BAE Brough
Statement from local church leaders:
Along with the whole community, we are profoundly shocked with
BAE's decision to make 900 employees redundant this morning. It
seems that the productivity and loyalty of our local workforce has
counted for little in this lamentable announcement.
To lose such a high proportion of skilled employees will
necessarily devastate our local economy. The social implications of
this will cut to the very core of the community of Brough and
Elloughton and will be felt throughout this part of East Yorkshire.
We are very aware that our schools, local businesses and especially
our families with mortgages will suffer as a result of this
decision.
Our local church congregations are committed to support the BAE
workforce as they come to terms with this terrible news. We will do
all that is possible to offer our continuing spiritual and
practical care both now and in the long term for all those
affected. In the meanwhile we offer our heartfelt love and prayers
to all who are devastated by BAE's choice.
Revd Dr David Perry
Superintendent Methodist Minister
Revd Richard Walker
Vicar of Elloughton and Brough with Brantingham