British Public Sector Innovation

In a coincidence that's too large to handle, today I am inspired to write about the ability of the British public sector to think outside the box and create new opportunities for economic development and technical innovation.

At a fringe event at TUC Congress, Louise Ellman MP's presence led to the telling of the story of Lancashire Enterprises, which was an astounding success at providing economic investment and job creation in Lancashire, despite opposition from the Conservative Government.

Then home today I read about this:

In the Seventies, British Rail actually patented a design for a flying saucer!

That's right - the same british spirit that created concorde, nuclear energy, the advanced passenger train also attempted interstellar travel. Love it!

SH