15 March 2010

Vote manufacturing

Focusing on financial services, rather than manufacturing industry, has had a serious impact on the UK's economy. Now, there's a lot discussion about how to address the UK's national debt - heading towards £200bn - with much of the discussion centred around deep spending cuts.

But here's another idea: if our manufacturers exported 10% more and we imported 10% fewer finished goods, the UK's balance of payments would improve by £45billion per year.

That's more than the entire financial sector now contributes and could pay off £200bn of debt in 10 years. No other business sector offers such great potential for restoring UK prosperity.

With a general election looming, it's a great opportunity to get manufacturing on to the political agenda. That's why Findlay Media has launched the Vote Manufacturing campaign.
For more information about the campaign, click here.

Author
Graham Pitcher

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http://www.votemanufacturing.co.uk

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