The Liberal Democrat’s Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper (pictured, left) has praised Made in Britain as a “fantastic campaign that identifies items that have been manufactured here.”
She was speaking to GB News following the Liberal Democrats’ call for more British-made products to be clearly branded as Made in Britain. Their interventions, which have also sparked national media coverage on the BBC and The Express, underscore a growing trend towards supporting domestically-manufactured goods.
Patriotic purchasing: renewed calls to back British manufacturers
With British exports to America now to be hit by a 10% levy*, the Liberal Democrats have suggested that Britons should buy British wherever feasible, likely in an attempt to emulate the “Buy Canadian” campaign. The initial movement was launched in Canada as a direct response to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs.
The BBC highlighted this movement, emphasising the importance of patriotic purchasing in the face of global economic challenges. The article discusses how consumers are increasingly valuing homegrown products, recognising the quality and craftsmanship that British manufacturing offers. This surge in domestic support is not just about economics; it's a cultural embrace of national identity and pride in British-made goods.
The article by BBC’s political reporter Paul Seddon said: "The Lib Dems say a media campaign should be accompanied by a new government-backed "Made in Britain" logo for those businesses taking part.
"There is an existing Made in Britain trademark, external available to manufacturers, whilst a number of large supermarkets already have dedicated "Buy British" sections on their websites following a campaign by the previous Tory government."
At Made in Britain, we welcome the Liberal Democrats’ and the national media’s engagement with the topic of promoting British-made goods and the attention that this brings to UK manufacturing. We have reached out to all major parties to offer our support in such action.
Explaining her party’s campaign in the House of Commons and speaking to GB News, Liberal Democrat MP and Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper said: “We think the government should be launching a big national effort to encourage people to buy British where they can, and to make sure there's enough transparency about where products come from so people can make those informed choices if they choose to do so.”
She added: “We already have Made in Britain, which is a fantastic campaign that identifies items that have been manufactured here.”
In the spotlight - and unequivocally Made in Britain
The convergence of consumer sentiment and political support is propelling the Made in Britain trademark further into the spotlight on the national stage. As international tariffs make imported goods more expensive, British consumers are finding both economic and emotional incentives to buy locally. This trend not only supports local businesses but also strengthens the national economy.
As our growing membership knows, the Made in Britain trademark is more than merely a label; it's a certified symbol of resilience and national pride. As global trade landscapes shift, Britain's focus on domestic manufacturing and patriotic purchasing positions it well for a robust economic future.
*10% tariff correct at the time of publication
By Made in Britain 14 hours ago | Media coverage