Thousands of new jobs could be created in Telford as part of ambitious plans put forward to the MOD by the council leader and MP.

Telford & Wrekin Council Leader, Councillor Lee Carter, and Telford MP Shaun Davis, have met with Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence along with other senior representatives from central government to reinforce Telford’s position as a national hub for defence.

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The pair want to see the borough designated a "Defence Growth Zone", a move they say would reinforce Telford’s position as a national leader in defence innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The meeting highlighted an ambition for Telford to be central to nat

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