British manufacturing received a boost this autumn as the trade body
Made in Britain took its message to the heart of UK politics. The organisation, which represents over 2,200 manufacturers, attended the annual party conferences of the Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Conservatives, engaging with senior political figures to promote the value and potential of British-made goods.
The tour formed part of Made in Britain’s wider national campaign to champion manufacturing excellence and foster stronger ties between industry and government. At each conference, the organisation hosted trade stands and held discussions with MPs, cabinet members and party leaders, highlighting the achievements of its members and the broader role of manufacturing in driving sustainable economic growth.
John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, said: “We have seen a keen and direct interest from politicians in uplifting British manufacturing excellence, which is exactly the important message we seek to spread. Attending these party political conferences has made for an impactful autumn at Made in Britain, as we look to continue to provide the best outcomes and possibilities for our 2,200 members, and the wider manufacturing sector.”
Sustainable, organic growthHe added: “It has been fantastic to hit the road and see the interest in Made in Britain as an organisation from all corners of the UK’s political system, and it has reaffirmed our vital message that manufacturing, and specifically British manufacturing, has a big part to play in the growth and development of Britain as a nation and an economy. We would like to thank each of the political parties for their hospitality and their curiosity around Made in Britain, and we hope to take what we have learned from these events and use it to elevate the position of our members, and support the industry as a whole by promoting sustainable, organic growth.”
Among the leading political figures who visited the Made in Britain stand were Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, Labour’s Business & Trade Secretary Peter Kyle MP, Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake MP, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, and Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Olly Glover.
In addition to its political engagements, Made in Britain has been active across the UK’s manufacturing landscape, attending events such as the
Rail Forum and the
Sustainable Trade & Production Expo. The tour will conclude with the
Made in Britain Impact Awards, set to take place on 5t November at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford, Worcester. The awards will celebrate the achievements of member companies over the past year — there has been a record number of entries submitted for the 2025 awards.