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Responding to the industrial strategy, Harry Quilter-Pinner, executive director at IPPR, said:

“The UK has had 11 economic strategies in 13 years. That chop-and-change approach wasn’t fit for purpose. Today’s industrial strategy finally turns a page, offering much-needed consistency, clarity and certainty for business.

“No industrial strategy pleases everyone. But this government’s clear focus on clean energy, defence and advanced manufacturing shows it’s serious about going green to boost the economy and create good jobs outside of London. IPPR has worked closely with government to identify the sectors where Britain can lead, from heat pumps to wind energy. The UK’s future prosperity now depends on tapping into these growing global markets.

“The test now is whether this 10-year strategy moves from PDF to process. It must drive decisions across government—from scaling green supply chains to training skilled engineers—and be backed with funding beyond the current spending review. It can’t just sit on a shelf as a job well done.”

IPPR has heavily influenced the government’s industrial strategy. It has worked closely with ministers to develop policies, seconded staff to key departments, and provided expert analysis to decision-makers at the highest levels.

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Harry Quilter-Pinner and other experts are available for interview

CONTACT

Liam Evans, Senior Digital and Media Officer: 07419 365334 l.evans@ippr.org

David Wastell, Director of News and Communications: 07921 403651 d.wastell@ippr.org

NOTES TO EDITORS

IPPR has contributed several reports and briefings on industrial strategy that have informed government thinking, including:
- May 2024 report on industrial strategy and the UK manufacturing sector: https://www.ippr.org/articles/manufacturing-matters
- February 2024 report on the city’s role in industrial strategy: https://www.ippr.org/articles/making-markets-the-citys-role-in-industrial-strategy
- March 2025 report on the North’s role in industrial strategy: https://www.ippr.org/articles/regional-economies-industrial-strategy-greener-growth
- November 2023 report on a blueprint for industrial strategy: https://www.ippr.org/articles/making-markets-in-practice
- October 2023 report on green industrial strategy: https://www.ippr.org/articles/from-missed-chances-to-green-advances
- October 2024 report on industrial strategy for heat pumps: https://www.ippr.org/articles/the-heatwave
- June 2024 report on industrial strategy for wind farms: https://www.ippr.org/articles/a-second-wind
- April 2025 report on industrial strategy for green transport: https://www.ippr.org/articles/planes-trains-and-automobiles-how-green-transport-can-drive-manufacturing-growth-in-the-uk
IPPR is the UK’s most influential think tank, with alumni in Downing Street, the cabinet and parliament. We are the ideas factory behind many of the current government’s flagship policies, including changes to fiscal rules, the creation of a National Wealth Fund, GB Energy, devolution, and reforms to the NHS. IPPR is an independent charity which has seconded staff to government departments including DHSC and DESNZ to support ministers on crucial policies such as the 10-year health plan and the industrial strategy: www.ippr.org