Echo readers' concern following Nissan boss's comments about Government compensation over Brexit

Readers have reacted with concern at the news that Nissan will want the UK Government to pledge compensation for any extra costs as a result of Brexit before it invests in its Sunderland plant.

Nissan builds around one in three of all of Britain’s total automotive output on Wearside.

Asked at the Paris Motor Show what factors the company would consider in deciding where to build any future model, the car giant’s chief executive Carlos Ghosn told reporters: “If I need to make an investment in the next few months and I can’t wait until the end of Brexit, then I have to make a deal with the UK government.

“You can have commitments of compensation in case you have something negative.

“If there are tax barriers being established on cars, you have to have a commitment for carmakers who export to Europe that there is some kind of compensation.”

A poll at sunderlandecho.com asking readers “Are you concerned about Nissan’s future in Sunderland post-Brexit?” with 68% of those voting choose yes, compared to 32% who said no.

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