AROUND 1,000 people risked their jobs today by taking part in an unsanctioned walkout.

The workers from the Ensus Wheat Refinery at Wilton decided the unofficial strike was necessary to show solidarity with workers at The Lindsey Oil Refinery in Lincolnshire.

One man at the scene said: "I think it's important we show solidarity with the lads down in Lincolnshire.

"The whole situation is a mess and needs to be sorted as soon as possible. We could lose our jobs over this."

The first walkout took place on Friday morning, and tomorrow Union chiefs will hold a meeting with staff to see if further action is preventable.