Sharon Hodgson today welcomed the announcement that Nissan’s new electric ‘Leaf’ model is to be built on Wearside at the Washington plant. The announcement sets in stone the North East’s role at the heart of low-carbon vehicle production and will create up to 500 jobs as well as safeguarding many existing positions for generations to come.

Sharon Hodgson said:

“This is wonderful news for Washington and Sunderland. We’ve been leading the way for a while when it comes to low-carbon vehicle manufacture and I am delighted that this announcement will cement our reputation as a global hotspot for these technologies. This just goes to show that we can bounce back stronger from the recession and get people back into work thanks to the Government’s investment in supporting the local economy.”

Councillor Paul Watson, Leader of Sunderland City Council said:

“This is fantastic news for Sunderland and the North East, especially as the plant beat off stiff competition from, France, Spain and Portugal.

With its legendary productivity, Nissan’s Sunderland plant has already proved itself many times over, and it is really exciting to see it leading on electric vehicle technology and green collar jobs.

The decision to build the Leaf in Sunderland secures the city’s place at the heart of the growing low-carbon economy. It also embeds Nissan further in the local economy at the same time as securing the future of the plant.“

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