In pictures: Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Nissan's Sunderland factory as new battery plant announced
The Prime Minister was pictured on a tour of the factory hours after an announcement from the company that a new electric model would be produced on Wearside – and that a new gigaplant would be built in partnership with Envision AESC.
Here are some pictures from Mr Johnson’s visit on Thursday.
5. Hard at work
The new Sunderland battery plant is expected to open in the next few years. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
6. Thumbs up
The PM poses for a picture on his tour of the Nissan plant in Sunderland. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
7. On the factory floor
The plans for a gigaplant at Sunderland will bring thousands of jobs to the region. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
8. Saying hello
Mr Johnson elbow bumps some staff at the Nissan plant. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell