The boss of pottery giant Portmeirion has told Andy Burnham to ‘put your money where your mouth is’ and provide financial support for the ceramics sector.
Chief executive Michael Scheepers, who runs the Stoke-on-Trent-based business behind beloved brands Spode, Portmeirion and Royal Worcester called for help to keep the British manufacturing sector afloat.
It comes after high-profile collapses in the sector. The 217-year-old firm Denby fell into administration in March with the loss of 600 jobs, while pottery maker Burleigh was rescued by a former Burberry boss in June.
The sector’s troubles have been blamed on spiralling UK energy prices – one of
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