Two very important but often overlooked factors;
1) The people who call the shots in Britain (politicians, financiers etc) don't understand manufacturing, engineering or science. Big mistake.
2) Underlying class war that can manifest itself as bosses vs workers. Harmful.
On a plus note, it would appear that the powers that be have suddenly come to their senses and are trying to revitalise science based vocations etc.
It's worth pointing out that China, the worlds quickest expanding economy and 2nd richest country is run by a politburo of which the overwhelming majority come from a science and engineering background. Not bleeding media studies, or some other vacant b*llocks.
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