As reported earlier, it was the intention of those protesting against the job losses at Vestas to make their way to Island MP Andrew Turner’s office to talk with him during his surgery this afternoon.
When they arrived at the offices, they discovered that the doors were shut and the office closed for the afternoon.
In a statement regarding the visit from Vestas workers, Andrew Turner said
“The loss of jobs at Vestas is a huge blow to the Island’s economy as well as to individual employees. Decisions about the siting of wind turbines are, however, a matter for local people to decide through their elected representatives on the Council.
“I have always been perfectly candid with Islanders about my personal views. I support the principle of generating power from renewable resources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However, there are only 35 areas in England that are of such outstanding natural beauty that they are afforded special legal protection (AONB status). I do not believe that they are the right places for industrial development of any kind.
“The rooftop protestors are not from the Island, and announced in a press release they were coming to my office. I had a long standing engagement this afternoon and did not think it would be right to leave my staff to deal with this situation alone, so I decided to close my constituency office and they have taken work home with them. Island residents know that I am perfectly happy to discuss this matter, or any other, with my constituents.”
We will, of course, keep you updated of all developments.
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