Welcome to Scientists for Labour, the Labour science and technology network.
We believe that science and technology offer the potential to unlock a better future for everyone and seek to engage with politicians, party members and scientists to promote evidence-based policies that foster innovation and discovery in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Scientists for Labour endorses Owen Smith for Labo…
Press release: 23rd August 2016 Scientists for Labour membership endorses Owen Smith's leadership bid Membership votes 5 to 2 in Smith's favour As there was an overwhelming majority for Owen Smith from Scientists…
Jeremy Corbyn statement on science
At each leadership election Scientists for Labour asks candidates to state their opinion and policy on key scientific issues. This year we have asked both candidates questions on key issues…
Owen Smith statement on science
At each leadership election Scientists for Labour asks candidates to state their opinion and policy on key scientific issues. This year we have asked both candidates questions on key issues…
Research has societal values
Some researchers imagine that the work they do is objective and value-free. In the natural sciences, this view is especially prevalent. In the human sciences, 'conventional' economists are especially prone…
Some more ethical problems about embryo culture
Human embryos are produced in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinics. They are more accurately known as "conceptuses" than "embryos" since they produce both the embryo itself and the fetal part…
The 14 Day Limit
In the UK, and several other countries, experimentation on human embryos is allowed, under licence, for the first 14 days after fertilisation. Recent technical developments (see Deglincerti 2016 and Shahbazi…
Seema Malhotra MP speaks up for the EU
On 18th April, Labour IN for Britain held an event at entrepreneur hub, The Landing at Media City in Salford. Seema Malhotra, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, gave the following…
Young entrepreneur speaks up for EU
Labour IN for Britain recently held an event at entrepreneur hub, The Landing at Media City in Salford. At the event, young entrepreneur Tom Jennings spoke passionately in the following…
Chair’s report March 2016
Scientists for Labour (SfL) activities this year have been dominated by preparing for the disappointing General Election campaign and engaging with the new team following the defeat. After working closely…
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About SfL
Scientists for Labour (SfL) is an organisation open to members or supporters of the Labour Party who are interested or involved in UK science and technology. Since its establishment at Labour Party Conference in 1994, it has become a strong political voice for science.