MG-Rover.org – the independent MG and Rover enthusiasts' website – has called on HM Government to ‘put its money where its mouth is' and support the British manufacturing industry. Over the past few days, MG-Rover.org has been inundated with hundreds of messages of support for MG Rover Group Limited and its workers.

MG-Rover.org's Steve Childs said: ‘Tony Blair and Patricia Hewitt claim to be supporters of manufacturing. However, so far their talk has proven cheap. As MG Rover enthusiasts, UK taxpayers, many of our members feel short-changed.'

‘We believe that MG Rover Group Limited was only months away from unveiling the start  of a range of exciting new models, which would have set them on the road to profit. MG-Rover.org calls on Ms. Hewitt and Mr. Blair to provide whatever support is necessary, to ensure the continued success of the company and protect the Midlands economy.'

It is amazing to see the number of non British made cars used by the public sector, such as the police forces and HM Government itself. We believe that Mr Blair has a Rover 75 limo at his disposal – why wasn't he in it when he went to see the Queen before announcing the date for the General Election, or when he arrived in Birmingham for talks with TGWU – at least Mr Brown had the sense to use a Rover 75 on that day of all days.

‘It is time for HM Government to put its money where its mouth is and provide the required financial support. This will enable MG Rover Group Limited to successfully compete on a level playing field with international competitors and protect thousands of British jobs.

You have to wonder if we would be in this situation if HM Government had a ‘Buy British' policy for the Public sector. They could always place a large order for vehicles as a way to prove the much needed money for MG Rover.' said Steve.

Established in 2002, MG-Rover.org is firmly established as the world's busiest, independent MG and Rover enthusiasts' website – with over 11,000 members worldwide.