Optimism over future of ‘vital’ ONS in city after MP from Cardiff questions location |
The Office for National Statistics is “vital” to jobs and prospects in Newport, the city council’s leader has stressed during a UK Government minister’s visit.
Cllr Dimitri Batrouni welcomed Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons to the city on Monday to discuss the ONS and the future of its Newport headquarters, following recent uncertainty.
“Newport is a key location with a growing and young population,” said Cllr Batrouni. “We the Labour council, our MPs and Senedd Members are all working hard to ensure our city retains and grows well-paid, high-skilled........