The new government's undoubtedly very, very pro trying to get science and technology right at the forefront of what it does. I need to protect and grow the basic, curiosity-driven part of the science work - which I think is so fundamental - while making sure we bolster the ability to translate that into development and economic success.
Because I was asked to. It seems like if you're given an opportunity to do something to make a difference, and you say no, then you should shut up. And I didn't feel like shutting up.
The government's going to have to go through a spending review and has inherited a number of unfunded commitments that it needs to look at.
I hope it's been pretty clear in the last few weeks that the government is very pro-universities and wants to ensure their viability.
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