THE American ambassador to the UK said the saving of Vauxhall will be a boon for Ellesmere Port during a visit to the plant.
Louis Susman, who visited the car plant in the town last Wednesday, was last in the UK as a guest of his friends John Henry and Tom Warner, Liverpool FC’s US co-owners.
He said: “I am so pleased that General Motors has not only kept the Vauxhall factory open but expanded it too. This is a boon for the Ellesmere Port area.”
Mr Susman added: “I have a history of being involved in baseball in the US and that was how I got to know John Henry and Tom Warner in San Diego.
“Subsequently they invited me to watch Liverpool win the Carling Cup at Wembley. I love all sports and have become passionate about the Premier League.”
Mr Susman was on a 24-hour visit to Merseyside to see US investment in firms such as Vauxhall, owned by General Motors, and Speke-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly UK.
He said: “I made it my priority to go everywhere because I am ambassador to all the UK.”
Mr Susman was also one of the first to spot President Barack Obama’s potential when he was a young politician and keenly fundraised for him.
He said: “I saw he had great talent and encouraged him to do what he’s now doing.”
