Academics at the University of Sheffield and The University of Manchester have announced a major new independent policy commission to shape the Government's industrial strategy. The Industrial Strategy Commission, led jointly by the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) and Policy@Manchester, will be an authoritative inquiry into the development of a new, long-term industrial strategy for the UK. Last month Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled a new Green Paper and a ten-point plan for a new, more interventionist, industrial strategy, including investing in science, developing skills, upgrading infrastructure and ensuring growth is shared across the country. The Commission,...