Labour MPs raise concerns Burnham’s 10-year-plan will not be radical enough
Summary
Labour MPs in the Reindustrialisation Research Group say Andy Burnham’s proposed 10-year government plan may lack detailed policies to revive British industry. They want the plan to include stronger energy-cost support for manufacturers, a minister responsible for reindustrialisation and a role for No 10 North in Manchester; the plan may be delayed until January.Key Facts
- Members of the Reindustrialisation Research Group are meeting Cabinet Office minister Sally Jameson to raise concerns about the plan.
- The group says high energy prices and limited government support are putting pressure on heavy industries.
- Andy MacNae said the briefings MPs have received do not appear to fill gaps in the government’s reindustrialisation strategy.
- The plan is expected to set out Burnham’s priorities, including public control of utilities, lower bills and a national care service.
- Burnham said last week that the plan, previously expected before the end of the year, could be delayed until January.
- The group had urged Chancellor John Healey to expand a scheme that lowers energy costs for about 10,000 businesses.
- Healey announced a £100 council tax rebate for households in his budget but did not announce changes to the business energy-support scheme.
- MPs say they are unsure who is leading the plan’s drafting; the article reports that Boston Consulting Group is helping with the work.
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