Early Day Motion·EDM 2779

British Sugar

11 February 20261 Signature

Primary sponsor

Dr Peter Prinsley

LabourBury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Motion Text

That this House congratulates British Sugar on completing the 100th campaign at its Bury St Edmunds factory; recognises the processing of two million tonnes of locally grown sugar beet and its significant contribution to the regional economy over the past century; welcomes the site’s recent decarbonisation project reducing emissions by 20,000 tonnes per annum; and commends the workforce, growers and apprentices whose dedication ensures the continued success of this vital rural manufacturing industry.