Scientists for Labour

Scientists for Labour
AbbreviationSfL
Formation1994
Chair
Izzy Creed[1]
AffiliationsLabour Party
Websitewww.scientistsforlabour.org.uk

Scientists for Labour is a socialist society affiliated to the British Labour Party. It is open to supporters of the Labour Party interested or involved in UK science and technology. Notable patrons include the Nobel Prize winning geneticist, Sir Paul Nurse FRS, the businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Lord David Sainsbury, and the former Prime Minister, Dr. Gordon Brown.[2][3] Its stated aims are to be a strong political voice for science, to improve the understanding of science within the Labour Party and nationally, and to advise the parliamentary Labour Party on science policy issues.[2] SfL organise a range of events, including panel discussions, networking meetings, and collaboration.

  1. ^ "About SFL". Archived from the original on 3 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Scientist of Labour. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  3. ^ Schofield, Kevin (29 January 2020). "EXCL Gordon Brown backs Ian Murray's bid to become deputy Labour leader". Politics Home. Retrieved 4 April 2021.