Labour and Lib Dem MPs hit out at government’s lack of progress with flagship policyThe government has been accused of mishandling its flagship industrial policy as Brexit dominates the agenda in Whitehall, with commerce leaders warning that the strategy is not receiving enough attention.
The commerce lobby has joined Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs in condemning delays that mean ministers contain yet to appoint a watchdog to oversee the industrial strategy or give details of the funds available to promote vital industries. Related: Labour denies toning down water industry nationalisation plans Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com