MG Rover fans' rally tomorrow

Massive show of support planned for Rover

By PH Staff / Friday, 22 April 2005 / Loading comments

Join the rally tomorrow

MG and Rover owners are gathering in London tomorrow to show their support for all those affected by the collapse of MG Rover.

This weekend’s event is the latest in a series of rallies which have seen MG and Rover enthusiasts gather in support of the two beleaguered marques and the Longbridge workers.

When: Saturday 23 April 2005, between 10am and noon

Where: Meet at South Mimms Services, J23 M25, then proceed into London shortly after 12:30. Following the parade through London, the convoy will make its way to Longbridge, aiming to arrive between 3pm and 4pm.

Steve Childs, from the MG and Rover enthusiasts’ Web site (link below) said, ‘This is probably the last chance for MG and Rover owners and enthusiasts to show their support for the estimated 25,000 people affected by recent events at Longbridge.’

‘Its still not too late to ensure a positive outcome from car manufacturing at Longbridge and for the thousands of highly skilled jobs dependant on the plant survival. We would encourage all MG and Rover drivers from across the country the join with us in London and show their support for the workers at Longbridge and all those affected.’

‘The demise of MG Rover is a national issue, not solely a midlands issue, it is entirely fitting that we demonstrate our concern in the nation’s capital. We hope the presence of such a large number of MG Rovers on the streets of the capital will concentrate minds at a critical time for UK manufacturing.’

‘There is just over 100 years of history of car manufacturing at Longbridge and we do not want our indigenous car manufacturing industry to follow the same path as our ship building, coal mining and pottery industries. If this trend continues, the ‘Made in Britain’ badge will become a collectors item soon, as you won’t see them on any products.’

For the latest information on Saturday’s rally, check the MG Rover enthusiasts' site