CLA responds as Government unveils gigabit broadband plans

The government has announced the first stages of its plans to get ultra-fast broadband to the majority of homes in the UK.

Responding to this announcement, CLA President Mark Bridgeman said:

“This is an important moment in levelling up the countryside. Too many rural businesses are put at a disadvantage by poor connectivity. The rural economy is 16% less productive than the national average, largely due to poor infrastructure. Closing this gap would grow the economy by at least £43bn. So, this is a good start, but if government is serious about levelling up then it’s foot needs to stay on the accelerator until the job is complete.”