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This is an extraordinary national moment to reshape our economy for the common good – but our dithering government must be pressed to do so, says STEVE TURNER

TOWARDS the end of last year, I had a fascinating meeting with a major employer.  

They wanted Unite’s help with replacing their entire fleet of vans with electric ones built here in the UK.  

Good for the planet, good for UK jobs, happy to help. There was just one problem — we don’t make a single electric van in this country to meet their needs.

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