Manifesto backs British industry

Britain’s manufacturers have launched their business manifesto ahead of the general election and called on all political parties to focus on a better quality of debate surrounding the future of manufacturing, rather than constantly blaming each other when job losses occur.

Publishing the manifesto, EEF - the manufacturers’ organisation - believes that, too often, politicians only take an interest in manufacturing when bad news occurs. Instead, they should focus on the importance of manufacturing in a high value, high skill economy and its value in creating wealth.

“We don’t hear nearly enough from the political parties about the future potential and importance of manufacturing. Too often we only hear a debate when bad news occurs and a national icon such as Rover is under threat,” said EEF Director-General, Martin Temple.

“It is in this context that the political and economic debate should be set as to how the UK can substantially increase its level of investment in technology and develop the people to use it,” continued Temple.