May to meet Peugeot boss to discuss Vauxhall

The Prime Minister is to meet the chief executive of the PSA Group to discuss Peugeot’s proposals to buy General Motors’ European operation, including Vauxhall.

Theresa May has received a request for a meeting with Carlos Tavares to discuss the proposal, which could affect thousands of British workers. The Peugeot boss will also hold talks with Len McCluskey, the leader of Britain’s biggest union Unite.

A Downing Street spokesman said: “The meeting will take place, in principle, subject to diary availability.”