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PM vows to save Jodrell Bank
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Speaking in the House of Commons earlier, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said "there must be a way to save Jodrell Bank" The Jodrell Bank site was first established in 1945 and pioneered radio astronomy and the study of galaxies beyond our own.
He said he would set up the meeting she requested, adding: "There must be a way to save Jodrell Bank, and I give a commitment today, at this despatch box, we will find it. More than 150 public figures have signed a letter calling for the government to reverse its decision and "find funding immediately to save Jodrell Bank".
Burnham said: "I know there are changes that have been made in relation to research funding, but Jodrell Bank is a heritage asset for the country, as well as a research asset. Burnham said: "Every one of my generation went on a school trip to Jodrell Bank, and there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my government.
Congleton MP Sarah Russell, whose constituency includes the Jodrell Bank site, said it "is facing a significant problem in the medium term because of funding cuts". All scientific observations at Jodrell are expected to cease on the 1 April 2028 unless alternative funding can be found.
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- Burnham said: "Every one of my generation went on a school trip to Jodrell Bank, and there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my government.
- Congleton MP Sarah Russell, whose constituency includes the Jodrell Bank site, said it "is facing a significant problem in the medium term because of funding cuts".
- Burnham said: "I know there are changes that have been made in relation to research funding, but Jodrell Bank is a heritage asset for the country, as well as a research asset.
- He said he would set up the meeting she requested, adding: "There must be a way to save Jodrell Bank, and I give a commitment today, at this despatch box, we will find it.
- Speaking in the House of Commons earlier, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said "there must be a way to save Jodrell Bank" The Jodrell Bank site was first established in 1945 and pioneered radio astronomy and the study of…
- More than 150 public figures have signed a letter calling for the government to reverse its decision and "find funding immediately to save Jodrell Bank".
- All scientific observations at Jodrell are expected to cease on the 1 April 2028 unless alternative funding can be found.
Sources
- BBClink