Peter Kyle MP has been confirmed as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology in the new Labour Government.
Our congratulations to Peter Kyle MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. Having a dedicated cabinet level post for science is a great sign of the importance of R&D in the UK, and something we are glad the new Labour Government has chosen to continue. We look forward to working with him in his new role.
Dr Daniel Rathbone
Deputy Executive Director, Campaign or Science and Engineering (CaSE)
Sir Patrick Vallance has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Science) in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and has been conferred a peerage.
“I am really pleased to see Sir Patrick Vallance appointed as Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. This announcement so early in Sir Keir Starmer’s tenure shows positive intent and how seriously this new Government is about R&D.
“Through his extensive experience both inside and outside of government, Sir Patrick is someone who knows the machinery of Whitehall and the importance of cross-Government working. Sir Patrick has long been an advocate for long-term thinking and stability in UK science policy, something seen in his support and development of the Science and Technology Framework.
“Sir Patrick knows the UK science sector extremely well and is highly respected by our community. With his previous roles in business and his connections across the sector, he is superbly placed to foster productive relations in the years ahead and help R&D improve the lives and livelihoods of people in the UK. I look forward to working with him.”
Dr Alicia Greated
Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)
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