Rachel Reeves tours pledges government support for industry employing over 174,000 in region

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the freight and logistics sector is fundamental to the government’s growth mission during a visit to LTS Global Solutions’ headquarters in Hams Hall, North Warwickshire.

The Chancellor toured the company’s warehouse and met senior leaders from across the freight sector to discuss how skills and infrastructure investment could unlock further growth in the West Midlands and wider UK economy.

She was joined by Rachel Taylor MP, Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth and Chair of the All-Party Group for Freight and Logistics, who represents a constituency where approximately 20% of residents work in the sector.

West Midlands logistics powerhouse

The West Midlands hosts over half of the UK’s logistics businesses, with more than 174,000 people employed by over 13,500 enterprises across the region.

“The freight and logistics sector is fundamental to our economy,” said Reeves. 

“From getting food onto supermarket shelves to delivering vital medical supplies, this is the sector that keeps Britain moving, with its beating heart right here in the West Midlands.”

Support for vital industry

Ms Taylor said: “I am proud to represent a constituency where over one in five people work in the logistics sector. As Chair of the APPG for Freight and Logistics, I am determined to champion this vital industry in Parliament.”

Dave Hands, Commercial Director of LTS Global Solutions, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Chancellor and Rachel Taylor MP to our headquarters and to showcase the vital role that logistics businesses play in keeping the UK economy moving.“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​