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A sit-in protest by workers at a wind turbine blade factory on the Isle of Wight is expected to end later. | A sit-in protest by workers at a wind turbine blade factory on the Isle of Wight is expected to end later. |
Bailiffs can use "reasonable force" to remove the remaining six workers if they have not left by 1200 BST. | |
The workers have been inside Vestas' Newport plant since 20 July in a protest at plans to axe 625 jobs. | The workers have been inside Vestas' Newport plant since 20 July in a protest at plans to axe 625 jobs. |
The Danish firm won a possession order on Tuesday but had to apply for a warrant to remove the workers and a 24-hour notice was served on Thursday. | The Danish firm won a possession order on Tuesday but had to apply for a warrant to remove the workers and a 24-hour notice was served on Thursday. |
'Fight will go on' | 'Fight will go on' |
Dave Arbuthnott, 40, who has been inside the factory for 19 days told the BBC that the sit-in protesters were in "high spirits" and looking forward to seeing their families. | Dave Arbuthnott, 40, who has been inside the factory for 19 days told the BBC that the sit-in protesters were in "high spirits" and looking forward to seeing their families. |
"It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it. | "It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it. |
"It has pricked people's attention and conscience to react to how they feel about the situation and to do something about it rather than stand back." | "It has pricked people's attention and conscience to react to how they feel about the situation and to do something about it rather than stand back." |
It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it Dave Arbuthnott | It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it Dave Arbuthnott |
Supporters outside the factory said once the sit-in ended they would continue their protest meeting with representatives across the UK. | Supporters outside the factory said once the sit-in ended they would continue their protest meeting with representatives across the UK. |
Former worker Douglas Gran told the BBC: "The fight will still go on, we will take the message around the whole country, to unionists, activists, anyone who wants to talk to us". | Former worker Douglas Gran told the BBC: "The fight will still go on, we will take the message around the whole country, to unionists, activists, anyone who wants to talk to us". |
Three workers left the sit-in for personal reasons on Tuesday and another had to leave to prepare for a charity cycle ride. | Three workers left the sit-in for personal reasons on Tuesday and another had to leave to prepare for a charity cycle ride. |
Six workers remain inside but the RMT said that at times up to 25 people were involved in the sit-in inside the factory. | Six workers remain inside but the RMT said that at times up to 25 people were involved in the sit-in inside the factory. |
The sit-in protesters were served with the eviction notice on Thursday | The sit-in protesters were served with the eviction notice on Thursday |
Peter Kruse, Vestas spokesman, said: "We are hoping for a peaceful outcome of this occupation. | Peter Kruse, Vestas spokesman, said: "We are hoping for a peaceful outcome of this occupation. |
"We have always understood the frustrations of the workers but have been surprised at the length of this action." | "We have always understood the frustrations of the workers but have been surprised at the length of this action." |
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it would release a statement about 1100 BST. | The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it would release a statement about 1100 BST. |
Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand. | Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand. |
Five people are continuing a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes. | Five people are continuing a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes. |