Great to see buying British being championed at the highest level of government.
Every government department, police force, council and the NHS that buys vehicles with public money should back British industry where possible. Good for jobs, good for the economy and good for communities built on manufacturing, while still delivering value for taxpayers.
I’ve raised this repeatedly through Written Parliamentary Questions to the Home Office, Cabinet Office and DWP because procurement is one of the biggest tools we have to lead by example in supporting British jobs and investment.
I was proud to become an apprentice technician after leaving school and I know personally how important it is to back home grown industries to build resilience in our economy, strengthen our national security, and provide more good-quality & well-paid jobs to local people.
We’re already seeing Mayors lead the way on this too, including for re-regulated bus services here in Greater Manchester through the Bee Network as well as in West Yorkshire. Public money should work harder for local communities and British industry.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 