Prime Minister Faces Tough Questions Over Leonardo Helicopter Contract at PMQs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo helicopters defence yeovil pmqs investment manufacturing ukpolitics jobs government During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, confronted the Prime Minister in a robust exchange regarding the future of Leonardo’s helicopter manufacturing plant in Yeovil. … Read More
Prime Minister Faces Fiery Clash Over Future of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo yeovil defence helicopters pmqs investment manufacturing ukgovernment sireddavey ministryofdefence During Prime Minister’s Questions on January 21, Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Prime Minister over the future of Leonardo’s helicopter factory in Yeovil. He called for swift government … Read More
Yeovil at a Crossroads: Navigating Hope and Uncertainty Amidst Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil economy leonardo yeovilrefresh employment highstreet community uncertainty culture housing In May 2025, during a visit to Yeovil’s Middle Street, a local charity collector remarked on the lingering scaffolding: “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, in January 2026, that … Read More
A Town at a Crossroads: Yeovil Faces Uncertain Future Amid Major Changes Sunday, January 18, 2026 yeovil leonardo refresh highstreet employment housing theatre hospital economy community When I visited Yeovil in May 2025, the persistent scaffolding on Middle Street sparked visible frustration among locals. One charity collector remarked, “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so … Read More
'Devastating': Yeovil Residents Fear for Future as Leonardo Helicopter Factory Faces Closure Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopter factory closure jobs economy defence manufacturing uk As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a prominent sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” But this iconic message may soon disappear, reflecting deep uncertainty looming over … Read More
'Devastating' - Yeovil Residents React to Potential Closure of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Thursday, January 15, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters manufacturing jobs economy closure ukgovernment defence community As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense … Read More