Labour manifesto promises fast broadband for UK by 2020 and more IT-led reform of public services

Charlee Gothard
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But nothing on IT in education and few other tech industry-bolstering policies

The Labour Party published its 86-page election manifesto yesterday, which included pledges to deliver fast broadband for the entire UK by 2020 and bolster IT-led public services. However, it co...

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