Scientists for Labour

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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  • SfL congratulates Liam Byrne

    SfL congratulates Liam Byrne who recently got Labour’s brief shadowing David Willetts. Willetts’ title is “Minister of State for Universities and Science”, while Byrne is “Shadow Minister for Universities, Science…

  • Why Scientists for Labour supported the Alan Turin…

    Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town mentioned Scientists for Labour's work in support of the Private Members Bill to give a full pardon to Alan Turing, on the floor of the…

  • Summer reception: I'm an SfL member and proud

    SfL members need to ensure they have a strong, prominent and consistent voice for science both inside and outside of the Labour Party. That was the take home message from Chuka Umunna MP and Shabana…

  • It’s time for Labour to show its hand

    Historically, Labour has been seen as the science party. It’s had a solid commitment to increased funding and a long-term vision, including capital funding, in its science budget, and has…

  • The EU Clinical Trials Regulation

    The EU Clinical Trials Regulation is our opportunity to address the problems with transparency in clinical trial results. Clinical trials use human volunteers and have the potential to advance medicine.…

  • Scientists and engineers - the Labour Party wants …

    Recent discussions within Labour NEC have highlighted the desire to recruit many more candidates with an STE background through the Future Candidates Programme. Within SfL ranks the lack of scientific expertise in Parliament is…

  • Labour is the natural leader and champion for scie…

      Scientists for Labour is a fantastic organisation and I am excited to be working with you now in my new role as Shadow Minister for Universities and Science. We are…

  • All change at Scientists for Labour

      2012 was a challenging year for Scientists for Labour with our EC balancing their changing work commitments with their contributions to SfL, and new, younger members beginning to taking over…

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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.

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