Make UK reshuffle comment

Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation said:

“Business now needs a period of stability and for the four new departments to work together to create a powerful industrial and energy strategy which delivers a long-term and consistent plan to boost growth and help Britain’s world class manufacturers compete more effectively on the global stage.

“The continued emphasis on science and innovation demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring the UK remains a science super-power but it is critical that we continue the scale up of innovation within Britain’s businesses to boost growth and tackle the UK’s longstanding issues with under investment and productivity. Now the new Secretaries of State must work urgently with business to develop a consistent industrial strategy to ensure  buy in from all Government departments and one which is understood to be a priority at national and regional level.”