Early Day Motion·EDM 2779

British Sugar

11 February 20261 Signature

Primary sponsor

Dr Peter Prinsley

Labour — Bury 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.