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Delivering Digital Britain

The government's Digital Britain plans are encouraging, but they must be more ambitious to maximise the social and economic benefits of modern digital networks.

The CWU is running its 'Delivering Digital Britain' campaign to lobby for a number of measures, including:

· The universal broadband 'commitment' to be strengthened under a legally binding 'obligation'
· The NGA fund to be supported by mobile telephone operators as well as fixed line operators
· A requirement for employers to provide workforce training in the telecoms sector, which is vital to delivering a successful Digital Britain
· Swift implementation of all of the above into legislation to help secure jobs and growth


Andy Kerr, deputy general secretary, and other CWU officials have met with Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw and Digital Britain Minister Stephen Timms to put forward the CWU's proposals. A meeting is also being planned with the secretaries of state for the nations, regional ministers, and other MPs to galvanise their support in furthering our campaign objectives.

This campaign is relevant to both CWU members and the wider public, because it promises to benefit society as a whole through job creation, improved access to online goods and services, and better prospects for economic growth and social cohesion.

Branches and members can play a vital role in promoting these aims, by spreading the word amongst colleagues, friends, and family, and lobbying your MP to obtain their support.


Included is a campaign leaflet along with a briefing document for MPs and activists.
- Delivering Digital Britain Campaign Leaflet.

Briefings:
- Digital Britain - Briefing for MPs
- Digital Britain - Briefing for ACTIVISTS


Click below for a summary of the CWU's successful Labour Party fringe meeting where Stephen Timms, Minister for Digital Britain, made a key note speech.
www.cwu.org/news/archive/labour-fringe-21st-century-access-delivering-digital-britain.html

Click below for an article on the CWU's campaign in Moderngov magazine, which has a high circulation amongst decision makers in central and local government:
Modern Gov Article