Report: April 2025
Over the last three months, Made in Britain has been monitoring relevant references to "Made in Britain" and UK manufacturing during debates in the House of Commons and House of Lords. There has been a total of 58 relevant mentions in this period.
That’s an increase of more than 140% from the previous quarter.
Made in Britain actively followed up with 48 MPs and Lords who made these references, to contribute to discussions on these important topics, and offer connections with Made in Britain companies. While Made in Britain remains apolitical, we are committed to raising awareness amongst key stakeholders and influencers, including politicians, to promote UK manufacturing.
The discussions have covered a range of themes, including:
- Public procurement
- Defence & sovereign capability
- Health and vaccines
- Industrial strategy
- Buying British & domestic manufacturing
These mentions came from MPs and Lords across the UK.
If you are interested in engaging your local MP to discuss these topics or to introduce your company, you can find a step-by-step guide here, including a link for contact details and draft wording for correspondence.
Number of mentions during quarter:
- 58 mentions
- 48 different MPs or Lords making mentions
Breakdown of mentions during quarter:
- 61% Labour
- 19% Conservative
- 15% Liberal Democrat
- 2% Reform UK
- 2% Crossbench
- 1% Scottish Green Party
- 75% House of Commons
- 19% House of Lords
- 4% Written Questions
- 2% Scottish Parliament
- 80% England
- 18% N/a (within House of Lords)
- 2% Scotland
If you have any queries on any of the above, please contact Made in Britain via trade@madeinbritain.org.
By Made in Britain 3 weeks ago | Government & Supply Chains