Political Monitor 22/11/2019

Labour Party Manifesto Labour’s manifesto launch made a promise for ‘real change’ and tried to reframe the election away from Brexit and towards social issues and an upheaval of the economic system. By nationalising key industries including rail, mail, bus, water and...

Political Monitor 08/11/2019

Broadband & Connectivity Parliamentary questions on Broadband provision to new builds Digital Minister, Matt Warman MP, was asked a number of questions regarding broadband provision to new build developments. He responded by citing the DCMS consultation in late...

Political Monitor 01/11/2019

Broadband & Connectivity DCMS Designate Statement of Strategic Priorities to Ofcom DCMS Secretary Nicky Morgan has laid the Government’s Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) to Ofcom in Parliament. This was laid in draft in July, and can be found here, and is...

Political Monitor 25/10/2019

Broadband & Connectivity Government announce £500m of funding for mobile not spots DCMS have announced that they are “closing in on a deal” which will see Government match £500m funding from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to “give high-quality 4G coverage to 95...

Political Monitor 18/10/2019

Broadband Queens’ Speech: Bills on wayleaves & new builds and funding increase The Government used this week’s Queen’s Speech to introduce its legislative agenda, including around broadband infrastructure. More information can be found here, though detail at this...

Political Monitor 11/10/2019

Broadband Government respond to consultation on wayleaves The Government have published their response to the consultation on wayleaves – Ensuring tenants’ access to gigabit-capable connections - ISPA responded to the consultation last December. The Government is...