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Grant Shapps vows to back investment in R&D

Images: Richard Townshend for UK Parliament

Business secretary promises to champion “drivers of growth”, while George Freeman outlines UK’s R&D priorities

Grant Shapps, the new business secretary appointed by prime minister Rishi Sunak, has promised to back R&D in an “elevator pitch” to the nation.

In the short clip posted on the minister’s Twitter page, Shapps signalled continued support for investment in science and innovation.

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