As the general election draws closer, the question of who will take charge of UK policy will soon be answered. The tech sector has been a bright spot for the UK economy over the past decade and many see it as a key growth driver for the next parliament.
A strong tech industry requires the right balance of government support. UKTN has put together a rundown of the key Labour and Conservative ministers and shadow ministers seeking re-election who will likely be pulling the tech policy levers after 4 July.
CON: Michelle Donelan – Secretary of state for science, innovation and technology
The UK’s first tech secretary, Michelle Donelan came to run the government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in 2023, following its establishment by Rishi Sunak....