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What would a hung parliament mean for UK engineering? Cross-party co-operation on issues
The country is about to take part in what may be the closest-fought election since 1974. If the opinion polls are accurate, what would happen to the UK and our engineering and science sector if the result is a hung parliament?
Regardless of who has the most votes, the Lib Dems could well emerge from the election with the ability to sway or even direct future policy.
Climate change, energy supply, manufacturing and skills are just some of what the Institution of Mechanical Engineers believes are critical subjects that should top any new government's agenda.
The Conservatives, for example, have recognised with their recent Rebuilding Security paper that a large-scale replacement of ageing energy infrastructure is necessary. We should grab this opportunity to tap into alternative energy.
IMechE is an apolitical society that has campaigned on such issues and those...