Building work starts on new Lidl warehouse

An artist's impression of the new warehouse was revealed when the plans were announced in 2023

Building work has started on a new Lidl warehouse in Leeds which will create 400 jobs.

The supermarket giant said construction on the 38-acre site in Gildersome, Morley, got under way last month after plans were first unveiled in 2023.

The company said the £150m project would support its long-term goal of opening 1,000 stores across the UK.

The news comes after Lidl announced it had completed an expansion project at Belvedere in London.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves - who is also MP for Leeds West and Pudsey - said Lidl's investment was a "vote of confidence" in the UK.

She said: "Lidl's commitment to new warehouse facilities in London and Leeds will unlock hundreds of new jobs, strengthen supply chains and ensure families can access affordable quality food."

Richard Taylor, Lidl's chief real estate officer for Great Britain, said the chain was "proud to play our role in driving economic growth".