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Factory sit-in protest due to end Factory sit-in protest due to end
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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 do not leave the site by 1200 BST.Bailiffs can use "reasonable force" to remove the remaining six workers if they do not leave the site 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 Dave ArbuthnottIt 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."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."
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 Grant 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 ThursdayThe 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.