Election manifestos miss the mark on innovation, says Nesta

Parties are more focused on immediate issues like Brexit, security and the NHS, charity says

The general election manifestos have missed the mark on innovation as more immediate issues such as Brexit, security and the NHS take centre stage, Nesta has said.

According to analysis published by the innovation charity on 5 December, the major political parties have missed opportunities to change how the knowledge economy works by “building an inclusive economy, preparing people for the future and transforming democracy”.