APPG for Semiconductors

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Semiconductors.

Chaired by Ruth Jones MP

For enquiries contact [email protected]

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With grateful thanks to the expert Advisory Board, and Chet Babla from Octric who led the presentation.

Want to know more? Check out the full presentation on https://t.co/YNslHmsgEt

#Defence #NationalSecurity
@RuthJonesLabour @gsjosan @LordWalney @bhatti_saqib @BrexitStewart

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Semiconductors & sovereignty are critical to UK defence 🇬🇧

At the APPG’s 2 June meeting, discussion highlighted how chips underpin modern capability across all domains ⚙️

With supply chains under pressure 🌍 stronger policy is vital 🤝🚀

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For more information on the work of the APPG check out our website https://t.co/YNslHmsgEt 👍

#APPG #Semiconductors #Defence #NationalSecurity #IndustrialStrategy

@RuthJonesLabour @BrexitStewart @bhatti_saqib @gsjosan @LordWalney

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Last week in Parliament, discussion focused on the future of Defence & National Security highlighting the vital role of semiconductors in UK defence, supply chain resilience & global competitiveness 🤝

Momentum continues to build ahead of the 15 Sept launch 🚀

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As we digest the King's Speech, which focuses minds on our defence and national security, we are delighted to welcome the newest addition to the expert Advisory Board.

Chet Babla, CEO of Octric, will take a lead on this critical area.

https://t.co/arUqhKp6Dq

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Our Advisory Board Vice-Chair Dr Wyn Meredith makes an important contribution towards the increasingly important debate over our national security.

Check it out here:

https://t.co/KoUsymzrNJ

@CSconnected @RuthJonesLabour

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We are looking forward to listening to the King's Speech tomorrow.

The APPG's expert Advisory Board has met this week to consider how we can contribute to the crucial debate on defence and national security as we move to the important summer months.

@RuthJonesLabour @gsjosan

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How can the UK scale its semiconductor sector?

Last week in Parliament we met with the UK Semiconductor Centre to discuss strategy, capability, and the future of the UK semiconductor ecosystem.

Read our reflections 👇
https://t.co/70Ie5am5qs

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In case you missed it:

No chips, no growth. Semiconductors underpin it all - and our new paper, Unlocking UK Economic Growth, shows how a thriving semiconductor ecosystem can drive growth across the Industrial Strategy 🚀

https://t.co/aUqxwSnKgk

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From Parliament this week the APPG for Semiconductors launched its latest paper Unlocking UK Economic Growth at a reception in the Churchill Room.

🔗 Read the full summary via our LinkedIn post https://t.co/2tsOTOadVz

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Stay tuned — we will be sharing more insights shortly as we delve deeper into this news and today’s Budget announcements.

https://t.co/JVBg3VkuRn

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Great to have @FredThomasUK visit the Plessey Semiconductor facility this week!🙌

👏 Site visits like this drive real engagement & insight!

https://t.co/URsMz9v6vI

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📢 The APPG for Semiconductors welcomes the UK Govt’s renewed focus on semiconductors, vital for national security & global competitiveness. Key wins include a UK Semiconductor Centre, EU Chips Joint Undertaking, & deeper US ties.

See comment from @RuthJonesLabour - APPG Chair

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The Semiconductors APPG welcomes the mention of semiconductors in the Spending Review. We look forward to further details from @SciTechgovuk and the upcoming Industrial Strategy on how this uplift will support the UK’s semiconductor industry
https://t.co/8Ew4ocRVYm

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🚀 Big win for UK semiconductors! @Space_Forge becomes the first company hosted at @CISM_Swansea , backed by £55M UK & Welsh govt investment. A key moment for 🇬🇧 space-based chip innovation & the South Wales @CSconnected cluster
https://t.co/HgXLJW2p0Z

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Dr Wyn Meredith Vice-Chairman of the APPG Advisory Board and Director at CSConnected lays it out clearly: the UK faces a massive opportunity in semiconductors, but it must act now to seize it and secure its future

Read the full blog here:
https://t.co/tFeO6vCX62

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Delighted that @Pragmatic_Semi has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group's esteemed Advisory Board. Learn more on our LinkedIn:

https://t.co/uOzvHKAWYf

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It was a pleasure to host another productive APPG meeting, where we reflected on the group’s recent activity over the past quarter and outlined priorities for when Parliament returns from recess.

For more of the groups activity head to our website
https://t.co/HVS8gOVgDN

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It's fantastic to see international investment in South Wales which highlights the growth potential of the sector. We hope to see similar investments in key semiconductor hubs - Sheffield, Cambridge, Belfast, Plymouth, Manchester, and Oxford.
https://t.co/wOzTALGA3C

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The APPG is delighted to see members of our advisory board - engaging with @peterkyle @SciTechgovu and @JoStevensLabour @WalesOffice. Their discussions highlighted the critical role of semiconductors in daily life and the growth opportunities this industry provides across the UK.

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This week, @CSACatapult hosted @peterkyle, Secretary for State for @SciTechgovuk, and @JoStevensLabour, Secretary of State for Wales and MP for Cardiff East, to discuss the South Wales semiconductor cluster.