On Long Road Back from Brexit, North East’s Recovery Rides on Survival of Nissan’s ‘Shining Star’ Plant The north east of England has been on a long road back to recovery since the Brexit vote in 2016.
At the heart of this struggle is Nissan's Sunderland plant, a "shining star" for the Japanese carmaker that has faced numerous challenges in recent years.
While other factories in the region have shown promise, such as Turntide's facility in Gateshead with its cutting edge technology and innovative products, the industry as a whole remains vulnerable to the twin threats of Brexit and electrification.