Rachel Reeves has announced a plan to create a “European Silicon Valley” between Oxford and Cambridge.
According to industry experts, the Prime Minister has announced a blue photo that improves the entire region, increases up to £ 780 billion within 10 years, and is at the forefront of science and technology progress.
In a large -scale speech for business leaders, it is hoped that the Heathrow Airport will be expanded, the overhaul plan rules, and the prompt construction project will be confirmed, but the fear that carbon targets and nature protection are threatened. I urged.
Reeves has been criticized for imposing confidence in the victory of workers in July last year by emphasizing Tory's miserable economic heritage. Ta.
Her speech is characterized as an opportunity to feature the early several months of workers and to focus on the realization of real changes.
However, the latest official data suggests that the economy may be flat in the latter half of 2024, indicating that pressure on the government can promote growth and improve living standards. 。
Reeves is expected to promote growth, and to “end the low expectations” and “lead the UK to another way”. However, she was scared of some labor party members and environmental athleticist in pursuit of aggressive growth.
“The UK is a great country. We are the forefront of the most exciting development in the world, such as artificial intelligence and life science. A wonderful company based here is a work and investment in the UK. She is providing. “
“But the possibilities have been hindered for too long. For a long time we have accepted low expectations, accepting stagnation, and the risk of decline. We do what we do better. You can do it.
“Low growth is not our fate, but no growth happens without a fight. If there is no government on the worker, make the right decision now to change our country's course better. I can't do it.
Economist suggests that the most immediate way to boost growth is a better trading relationship between higher migration and European Union.
Reeves's decision to revive the Oxford Cambridge corridor is a political planned political sheltered by Boris Johnson in order to prioritize Boris Johnson's spending in northern England three years ago. It shows the return to favor.
The Minister of Science Patrick Balance IR will supervise the plan. He states: “There are all materials in the UK to reproduce the success of Silicon Valley and Boston Cluster, but have been restricted for a long time due to long -termism and lack of direction.”
Leves has announced that the Environment Agency has opposed the construction of 4,500 houses around the Cambridge and will invest £ 7.9 billion in five years in water infrastructure, including Fens and Oxfordshire reservoirs.
It also takes two and a half hours, with Tempsford's new East Coast's main line station, road upgrading, and new East -West Railway Services.
However, the Prime Minister's growth strategy emphasizes concerns that the government is too focusing in southern England to try to kick the flag economy. All airports -Heathrow, Gatwick, and Routon are allocated to the extension.
The Ministry of Finance pointed out recent announcements on projects backed by the Labor Party's National Asset Fund. The Minister says that there is an obligation to create employment throughout the UK. However, the mayor of the region has demanded more authority to play their role to boost growth.
According to Tracy Bravin, the chairman of the West Yorkshire's representative British mayor group, said: The mayor is ready to participate in the growth mission, but to do that requires appropriate power and financial freedom. “
We are also concerned about Reeves's plan, especially the impact on the airport expansion environment. The Green Alliance analysis indicates that the government puts it in a “collision course” with its own climate goals.
They argued that the government's strategy on clean flights depends greatly on unrecognized technologies, such as zero emissions that drive electricity and hydrogen and sustainable air fuel.
Other green groups have questioned the economic interests of the airport expansion. Doug Parr, the chief scientist of GreenPEACE UK, stated: “Following growth is not an economic strategy.
“Instead of picking up old pollution projects from the mountains of disposal, the Prime Minister has invested for many years, including safe work, affordable energy bills, cheaper and better transportation, and the next few years. You should focus on the green industry that can bring social interests.
The Rosie Downes of the Friends of the Earth has been added as follows.
“The powerful economy is essential, but this can be achieved without impairing important climate goals and nature protection. Green economy is growing rapidly, and as the government's support grows, it may increase faster. There is no need for growth or environment. “
