Industrial Strategy White Paper demonstrates serious thinking about growth – but it will need sticking power to deliver growth 23 June 2025 Industrial Strategy White Paper demonstrates serious thinking about growth – but it will need sticking power to deliver growth The Industrial Strategy White Paper, published today (Monday), is a serious attempt to think about long-term economic strategy, and is both cross-departmental and backed by the Treasury, all of which will be needed if it is to have the sticking power required to deliver stronger economic growth. David Willetts, President of the Resolution Foundation, said: “The White Paper is an excellent and thorough commitment to use many levers across Government to promote growth. It also has backing from the Treasury which could be crucial in terms of both its impact and sticking power. “But it will be the delivery of the strategy, rather than the welcome thinking behind it, that will ultimately determine whether it succeeds in boosting growth. “The new Industrial Strategy Council can play a crucial role in monitory performance and checking progress.”
