Labour’s Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth has issued an update following the Government’s response to the Ceramics Industry petition.

The Government has this week responded to Supercharger Scheme petition calling for support for the financially-stranded ceramics industry.

The petition was launched after Denby, historic Derbyshire pottery company, entered administration earlier this year.

In response to the petition, which has already gathered almost 80,000 signatures, the Government pledged to review the British Industry Supercharger later in the year to “ensure that current government policy remains targeted, effective and proportionate”.

Denby, a historic ceramics firm launched in 1809, is set to see its production come to an end after two centuries of trading.

placeholder image — Denby, a historic ceramics firm launched in 1809, is set to see its production come to an end after two centuries of trading.

The Government has further promised publicly consult on the eligibility of sectors, which can benefit from the support.

The response did not however promise any urgent action, which could help Denby.

Labour’s Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth, who has supported Save Denby Campaign since day one, has now responded to the Government’s update.

She said: “Many of you will have now received an email with the Government’s formal response to our petition, and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has signed so far.

Labour’s Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth, who has supported Save Denby Campaign since day one, said she would keep fighting for Denby until the moment the doors close.

"Your support has ensured that the challenges facing our potteries cannot be ignored.

“While the Government has confirmed they are moving ahead with a review of the British Industry Supercharger, I am clear that any support must result in real, tangible benefits for the sector.

"I will keep fighting for Denby until the moment the doors close.

"My approach now is to push for the best possible outcome while planning for every eventuality.

"While I can’t always share the full details of the sensitive and commercial conversations I am having, please be assured I am pulling every lever available to me.

"I am in constant meetings and on the phone with the administrators, the Department for Business and Trade, other ministers and governmental departments and potential investors.

"I am doing everything I can to drum up the support needed to protect Denby.”

Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills petition is set to run until October and can be signed online.

If the petition reaches at least 100 000 signatures it will be debated at Parliament.