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What was the main reason for the closure of shipbuilding in Portsmouth in 2013?

  • Budget cuts

  • Lack of skilled workers

  • Environmental concerns

  • Obsolete facilities

Answer

In 2013, shipbuilding in Portsmouth was closed due to budget cuts. This decision was made in favor of keeping BAE Systems' shipyards in Glasgow open, which has been speculated to help retain Scotland in the union during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
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