In October, 16 cross-party MPs and Peers signed a letter to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, outlining support of the Energy Research Accelerator's proposals for the 2020 Spending Review. 

The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) brings together nine Midlands research intensive organisations and a research community of nearly 1500 researchers, with a mission to deliver regional impact in energy and interconnected systems. 

The Midlands Engine are supporting ERA's proposals, which seeks funding for 6 'Big Ideas' which could create over 6,800 green jobs in the UK. 

ERA are a key partner in the Midlands Engine's Green Growth Conversation, which aims to bring together regional leaders and industry in creating an action plan for supporting our region in its path to net-zero emissions, and protecting the natural environment. 

You can read more about the Midlands Engine Green Growth Conversation here: https://www.midlandsengine.org/our-programmes/energy-partnership/

Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Kemi Badenoch MP responded to the APPG Members' letter on behalf of the Government, noting ERA's record of success in recent years and thanking the APPG for raising the important issue.