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Dunlop defends move out of Birmingham
Tyre giant company Dunlop have announced it is leaving its Birmingham base and moving manufacturing to Europe. It has been accused of showing contempt for the city after turning down a move to a site in Aston.
It's thought 241 jobs are at risk when Dunlop ends its 125-year connection with the city. Pete Morgan speaks to James Bailey, marketing communications director for Dunlop Motorsport, who told 麻豆社 WM it had no choice.
Pete also heard from Birmingham City Council leader, Sir Albert Bore, who gave his reaction.
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