Industrial strategy can bring British industry out of decline

Commenting on the government’s industrial strategy that is published today (Monday), TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 

"After years of decline and short-term thinking under the Tories, Britain’s finally got a plan to rebuild its industry. 

"This strategy offers a real chance to bring back good jobs back to towns and cities across the UK. 

"Major reforms like cutting levies for energy-intensive industries and accelerating grid connections will help bring down costs, boost competitiveness, and support growth. 

"This plan can be the foundation for a stronger, fairer economy – one where more things are made in Britain by workers who are properly trained, fairly paid and respected for what they do. 

"Trade unions are ready to work with the government to turn this vision into a reality. There is no time to waste."

On the government’s Industrial Strategy Sector Plan for Clean Energy Industries, Paul added:

"We welcome the government’s Clean Energy Sector Plan and its clear commitment to creating high-quality, secure jobs – not just any jobs.

"The explicit pledge to a new generation of good industrial jobs will strike a chord with workers from Teesside to Merseyside, many of whom felt left abandoned by the last government's failure to act.

"We strongly support the launch of the UK’s first-ever Clean Energy Workforce Strategy - a vital recognition that workers are central to both our economy and the clean energy transition.

"By prioritising sectors like nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, and offshore wind, the government is showing a serious commitment to a balanced, resilient energy mix.

“The TUC backs the ambition to ‘Build it in Britain. Power the World' and stands ready to help make it a reality.”