Keir Starmer's industrial policy faces a test in South Wales, a vital region for UK steel and semiconductor industries, amid an indefinite strike and US-China competition context.

Keir Starmer faces a crucial test in South Wales, a region vital to the UK's steel and semiconductor industries. As Labour Party polls indicate a possible landslide victory on July 4th, Starmer's industrial policy may be put to the test in this area, which is essential in the context of US-China competition. A planned indefinite strike at the steelworks further emphasizes the challenges ahead for a future UK government.

June 30, 2024
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