Jodrell Bank cuts a disappointing gamble, says Sky at Night host
Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".
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"What's really disappointing is that it takes decades to set up this kind of infrastructure."
— Dr George Dransfield , Academic
"eminent physicists have made the case for why this is particularly worrying, because it will lose physics talent across the country."
— Henri Murison , Executive
"I am committed to working with UKRI to ensure the UK remains able not only to sustain its world-leading research capabilities, but also to invest in the next generation of scientific facilities and infrastructure that will underpin discovery, innovation and growth in the years ahead."
— Jonathan Reynolds , Politician
Key People
Dr George Dransfield is an astrophysicist who presents the BBC astronomy show The Sky at Night.
Henri Murison is the chief executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
Jonathan Reynolds is the Business Secretary in the UK's government.
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Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".
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