Remploy Preston workers were all out on strike today. The solid and lively picket line was well supported by workers from as far away as Lancaster, Blackpool and Cumbria.

Public support from passing traffic was high. The factory which recycles and refurbishes computers to a high standard is due to close on 14 August.

Remploy workers had previously been told that their jobs were safe until at least 2013. They feel they have been lied to by the government. Some have worked at the Preston plant for 40 years.

Supporters on the picket line included local Labour MP Mark Hendrick and a host of trade unions from Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool and the surrounding area.

See: www.socialistworker.co.uk/