‘Five science and tech priorities for the new government’
Scientists for Labour looks forward to working with the new government on a science and technology settlement fit for the future.
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Scientists for Labour: What we’re doing, and how you can help
Scientists for Labour was founded with two key aims: to promote good politics in science, and to promote good science in politics. With this in mind, we have been working with a variety of Labour politicians, from local councillors to Keir…
Scientists for Labour call for “stronger action” from government in Covid-19 report
Scientists for Labour have published a report on the coronavirus pandemic, in which they highlight issues for both the government and Labour to consider, and call on the government to take "stronger action". Published by the…
Scientists for Labour: Has light finally entered the black hole of Brexit?
by John Unsworth and Martin Yuille Recent newspaper reports suggest that senior Conservatives, including Jeremy Hunt, Greg Clark and Chris Grayling, now recognise the wish of research-intensive industries — medicines, aviation and chemicals…
Corbyn hasn’t done the detail – why Labour scientists are backing Owen Smith
Scientists for Labour members have voted overwhelmingly to endorse Owen Smith in the Labour leadership election. Our members voted to back Owen to be the next leader over Jeremy Corbyn by a margin of five to two, with three-quarters taking…
If we’re to close the democratic deficit, Labour must champion science
Science and engineering need to be at the heart of the drive towards a more balanced economy, and they are central to the development of realistic and effective public policy. Scientists for Labour exists to promote science, technology…
Science and research: Protected or pilfered?
By Pamela Nash MP We live in uncertain times. Not least because of the fragile economic situation both at home and globally, and not least because this Coalition government is embarking on the biggest and sharpest programme of deficit…