The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) wants the UK government to help keep viable automotive suppliers in business and put them in a stronger position to win contracts for future UK-built vehicles.
It is calling for a £130 million package of grants, skills funding and support to help suppliers diversify, saying that high operating costs, lower vehicle production and delays to new model programmes are putting suppliers under pressure just as carmakers decide where to source parts for their next models.
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