UK parties differ on means, not ends
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The UK science community believes that a Labour government is unlikely to offer significantly greater attention and commitment to science than the Conservatives. In fact, little enthusiasm has been generated by Labour leader Tony Blair's rhetoric about putting science at the center of government. There is also no substantial difference in substance between the platforms of the two major parties in issues relating to science. However, the Labor Party is predicted to help strengthen UK science policy, especially in such areas as coordination between government agencies and short-term contracts of these departments.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Not on the agenda
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The British public ought to use the Apr 9, 1992 election to make clear its unhappiness with the Labour and Conservative Party's disregard for science. Both parties have failed to explain how they would deal with the lack of adequate funding for research institutions and universities. The government's niggardly support has led to demoralization and problems with recruitment in the research community. A manifestation of public dissatisfaction with the poor state of British science would be a desirable election outcome.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1992
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New government, old problems
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The British Conservative Party's unexpected victory in the Apr 1992 election may lead to an improvement in science policy if the re-elected government acknowledges the demoralization now common among researchers and academics. The low salaries and unstable programs resulting from the previous Conservative government's lack of funding for research contributed to this demoralization. The new government could boost researchers' morale by increasing spending on research and salaries.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1992
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