Luton's ex-car workers tell a story of institutional failure and political shift

Former employees of the Vauxhall plant in Luton describe feeling betrayed by their employer, the Labour Party, and their unions after the factory's closure. They recount the emotional moment of the last vehicle coming off the line, ending decades of employment for many. The article suggests that these experiences of institutional failure are driving some workers toward Reform UK.
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Original headline: “‘Capitalism is dying’: in Luton, these former car workers have a moral tale for our times.” Browse more stories.