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London Mayor Sadiq Khan Visits Wright Bus
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has joined North Antrim MP Ian Paisley in a visit to Wright Bus in Ballymena.
Transport For London is one of the firms major customers.
Speaking after the visit, Mr Paisley said: "The visit to Wright Bus by the London Mayor to encourage the workforce and thank them for the great product is very welcome.
"Ballymena appreciates the major customer that London and TFL represents.
"It is essential that more orders keep coming to boost the workforce and sustain the creativity on this site. Today in Parliament I will again call on the Government to ensure more resources are available for hydrogen orders."
Transport For London is one of the firms major customers.
Speaking after the visit, Mr Paisley said: "The visit to Wright Bus by the London Mayor to encourage the workforce and thank them for the great product is very welcome.
"Ballymena appreciates the major customer that London and TFL represents.
"It is essential that more orders keep coming to boost the workforce and sustain the creativity on this site. Today in Parliament I will again call on the Government to ensure more resources are available for hydrogen orders."
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