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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Pharma is sick: time for a new cure
Just this week, we have had two big stories knocking two global leaders of the pharmaceutical industry. Roche’s claims for Tamiflu have been seriously challenged and GlaxoSmithKline is involved in…
A Commentary on Scottish Independence—what it may …
Scottish Independence may seem a rather peripheral topic to most people south of the border and perhaps to most scientists and academics. However, as the date for a decision draws…
Results of 2013-2014 Survey
We would like to publish the results of out 2013-14 survey that was conducted from our website. Though the survey was advertised amongst our membership, the survey was open to…
Academic science manpower
There are now about 7 million people engaged in scientific research world-wide. They consume about $1 trillion per annum and publish about 1.5 million papers in 25000 scientific journals. About…
Science Matters for Glasgow
Glasgow is a city which has led the world in science. Innovation in science fuelled the engine of our city's growth in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. Science is every where in…
The White Heat of Science, Technology and European…
In July last year, the 50th anniversary of Harold Wilson’s well-known ‘White Heat’ speech was marked by a one-day conference exploring its background and legacy. The importance of the speech…
Flooding: The Third Great War
In 1914, Lord Kitchener famously said at the outbreak of The Great War: “Your Country Needs You”. In 2014, the Third Great War is looming. Today, the slogan is “We…
A national nudge on nicotine
Labour MPs will vote tomorrow to prevent children in cars inhaling tobacco smoke from adults. Tories and LibDems see the issue as a matter of conscience and so are set…
AstraZeneca pulls plug on research in India
Pharmaceutical R&D system “is broken” Basic research on tuberculosis and malaria at AstraZeneca’s Avishkar R&D Centre is to end, the Anglo-Swedish company announced on 29 January. Its centre in Bangalore will…
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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.