Labour's £275m funding boost for 'British talent'

BRITAIN'S industrial base will be rebuilt by British workers and not "foreign labour", the Government has pledged as it unveils £275million in funding to boost skills.

- By David Williamson

It also claimed the days of opportunities being “shipped overseas” were over.

The Prime Minister will launch the new industrial strategy tomorrow with the goal of boosting skills in key areas including engineering and defence.

The Government insists its “plan to rebuild British industry” backs “British talent, not foreign labour”. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “To make Britain the best place in the world to do business, we also need the best workforce in the world with the right skills and expertise to thrive.

“Our modern industrial strategy will be powered by investing in British people.