The No2AV campaign have claimed a no vote would result in the restoration of the loan to Sheffield Forgemasters – despite this being untrue and despite campaign director Matthew Elliott welcoming the cuts.
Nick Clegg has some tough decisions to make, both on the national stage and a lot closer to home, and faces a lose-lose situation over Sheffield Forgemasters.
This afternoon saw the Business select committee grill Vince Cable on the government’s decision to withdraw an £80 million loan to Sheffield Forgemasters.
Kevin Meagher does some digging and ponders whether Nick Clegg could be about to conjure up £80 million to save Sheffield Forgemasters.
The news you didn’t see this week…
It is time politicians and policymakers re-appraised the advantages of an activist industrial policy.
Lord Heseltine’s report goes against the government grain, arguing for regulation and a reassessment of the relationship between local and central government.
With an elected Mayor, will Sheffield bring more influence to bear when dealing with government and investors?
David Cameron and George Osborne still don’t get the need for a robust and interventionist manufacturing strategy, writes Unite’s Tony Burke.
Alex Hern asks what Michael Gove was thinking when he suggested spending £60m on a yacht for the queen.
