How much would it cost to plug the gaps in state capacity that stand in the way of growth? A well-targeted fund of £100ms could achieve a lot, for around 1% of next year's £13bn increase in capital investment. x.com/ftukpolitic...

Technological and manufacturing capabilities are a key determinant of our national security. As I've put it before, how much use is having 2.5 million bankers and consultants when shit hits the fan?

We have struggled with industrial strategies in the past. But many countries (Germany, Taiwan, France, US, China) have implemented strategies that spurred growth, secured leadership in emerging sectors, and strengthened natsec. Here’s what we think the UK needs to do industrial strategy well:

I worked with Julia Willemyns at UKDayOne on a short response to the government's Industrial Strategy Green Paper consultation. Thread with some of the key points...