London’s Tech Manifesto 2021 launched
On 20th April 2021, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates along with HERE EAST, Centre for London, techUK, London First and Plexal hosted a ‘London’s Tech Manifesto’ panel featuring the candidates running for Mayor of London: Luisa Porritt (LibDem), Sadiq Khan (Labour), Shaun Bailey (Cons) and Sian Berry (Green). The event follows the publication of the manifesto, by Tech London Advocates, Here East, Tech UK and Centre for London, which outlines 12 policy recommendations for the next mayor to support the tech industry.
“For London to continue as one of the world’s leading tech hubs, the mayor will have a unique role by working with central government and the private sector to ensure the necessary infrastructure, regulatory and legislative environment is in place for tech businesses to flourish. With more stability on the horizon, the opportunity in front of London tech and UK tech is significant – we must grab it with both hands,” said Russ Shaw CBE, Founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates, in an article by Lis Evenstad in ComputerWeekly magazine.
12 policy recommendations in the London Tech Manifesto 2021
1. Champion Tech Companies
To drive London’s long-term economic recovery
2. Support Technology-led Solutions
For the future of work and reopening the economy post-Covid-19
3. Invest in Digital Skills
Support the public and private sectors to meet new employment needs
4. Showcase the best of London Tech
Support the sector in diversifying across the city’s boroughs
5. Engage with investors
Work to attract greater inbound investment from a range of global partners
6. Stimulate cross-city collaboration across the UK
Work together with the country’s city Mayors
7. Champion a fair and managed immigration system
Present London as open and welcoming to international tech talent
8. Introduce a Diversity Tsar
Appoint someone responsible for diversity in tech and business to support the Chief Digital Officer
9. Realise the potential of data for London
Unlocking and optimising the value of data for London, ethically and responsibly
10. People, society and planet
Launch new initiatives that support tech to deliver greater impact and tackle major challenges
11. Invest in digital infrastructure
Remove barriers to 5G rollout and create a Gigabit Connectivity Taskforce
12. Embrace transport innovation
Encourage micro-mobility and mobility platforms.
About Tech London Advocates
Tech London Advocates is a private sector led coalition of over 9,000 expert individuals from the tech sector and broader community who have committed to championing London’s potential as a world-class hub for tech and digital businesses. It strives to support London’s tech start-ups and high-growth businesses in finding new investment, new talent and continued success.
For further information, visit https://www.techlondonadvocates.org.uk/
Click to download London’s Tech Manifesto 2021.
