Make NHS and MoD uniforms in UK, fashion firms urge Burnham
Summary
A UK fashion thinktank called Fashion Roundtable has asked Andy Burnham to support making NHS and Ministry of Defence uniforms in the UK. They believe buying these uniforms from British manufacturers can help preserve local jobs and boost the economy.Key Facts
- The NHS and Ministry of Defence spend about £120 million a year on uniforms, with 55% made outside the UK.
- Fashion Roundtable’s letter has over 1,200 signatures, including some public figures.
- The UK lost money buying PPE from overseas during the Covid pandemic, while Scotland's domestic PPE production created jobs and economic value.
- The US requires military uniforms to be made domestically by law, which supports its manufacturing industry.
- UK manufacturers say steady, long-term contracts from government could help them grow and create jobs.
- Some British army uniforms are currently made in China, raising security concerns.
- The process for UK companies to bid on government contracts is complicated and favors large firms.
- Andy Burnham supports buying British-made products and has chosen local brands himself.
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