…but analyses, London School of Economics, growth commission report pointed out the lack of a comprehensive and coherent, long-term industrial strategy from the UK Government had actually contributed to what they quoted as poor productivity performance, harming the nations of the UK. Isn't it time the UK Government and this Chancellor got to work in actually doing something to correct the problems they have caused for the economies of the nations of the UK? I agree with my colleague that it is too little, too late. In the time a British worker makes #1, the German worker makes #1 35 and not enough is being done. I understand the strategy is being consulted on. It has not received that favourable responses compared to previous things that have been done in relation to industrial strategy. I hope to see major changes as it goes forward in order that it is more fit for purpose. The Conservatives in this election failed to bolster their majority and they have had to…

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Related publications

'UK Growth: A New Chapter', LSE Growth Commission Report, February 2017.

Related links

LSE Growth Commission webpage:  http://www.lse.ac.uk/researchAndExpertise/units/growthCommission/home.aspx

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