The Royal Society’s manifesto for science sets out clear proposals for how the new government can build on the UK’s strengths as a home to cutting-edge innovations from green energy to healthcare and nurture the next generation of scientists.
UK science produces enormous value for our society. We led the world in developing an effective COVID-19 vaccine, building on a strong base in biological sciences that had been cultivated over decades. From the steam engine to artificial intelligence, science and innovation have fuelled productivity, created countless jobs and turbocharged our economy in every part of the country.
The new government must support a stable investment environment and make long-term decisions that ensure the UK has a science and technology ecosystem in which fundamental research discoveries can provide the foundations to a more resilient and prosperous future.
