UCU welcomes industrial strategy's 'sorely needed' skills funding

Responding to the launch of the UK government's industrial strategy, UCU general secretary Jo Grady today said:

'After more than a decade of Tory failure, it is high time for a joined up industrial strategy that will help grow the economy.

'Our members will be delighted to see the Government boosting sorely needed skills funding. This money now needs to go directly into colleges, universities and community education so that learners are provided the high-quality teaching and support that will get them good jobs in these key sectors; driving growth and delivering the industrial strategy.'