activist government: Here is a summary of the recommendations, according to The Guardian. Reshaping the economy The report calls for an activist government with an expanded industrial strategy, focused on spurring economic growth through investment in infrastructure such as transport links. The policy proposals include reviving trade unions in workplaces and raising the minimum wage. The expectation is that this will improve Britain's industrial base, drive up exports, raise productivity the amount of economic output generated per hour worked and address the regional imbalances in the UK economy. A national investment bank would invest in infrastructure and innovation, and over time should become the main mechanism through which government spends on industrial strategy. The commission also proposes an industrial strategy act to set out clear goals and criteria for state support for industry, and create an independent industrial strategy committee to provide oversight and guidance.
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