A group of over 90 Labour MPs has warned that the government’s industrial growth plans risk failing without stronger leadership and expertise. They argue the civil service lacks the necessary skills to deliver targeted reindustrialization, particularly from the proposed northern hub in Manchester. The prime minister has framed rebuilding industrial capacity as key to achieving "good growth" across the country, but critics insist decisive action from the new regional base is essential. The debate highlights tensions over how best to revitalize Britain’s economy outside traditional economic centers.
Ninety-plus Labour MPs warn civil service lacks skills to drive growth where it is needed and plan should be steered by Louise Haigh from ManchesterBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s pledge to reindustrialise Britain is doomed to fail unless it is driven decisively from his new No 10 North outpost in Manchester, a group of more than 90 backbench Labour MPs have said.The PM has suggested that rebuilding the UK’s industrial capacity will be central to meeting his pledge to bring “good growth in every postcode”. Continue reading...
