Mark Whitehead 15 November 2019

Labour pledges free fast broadband

A future Labour government will nationalise BT's Openreach operations to provide free full-fibre broadband to every home in the country, the party has announced.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the plan would transform the economy and bring communities together in an 'inclusive and connected society'.

Speaking in Lancaster as the general election campaign got under way, Mr Corbyn said there would be a massive upgrade in the UK’s internet infrastructure, delivering fast, secure, reliable internet connections for everyone and putting an end to patchy and slow coverage.

It would begin with communities with the worst broadband access including rural and remote villages and some inner city areas, followed by towns and smaller centres and then currently well-served areas.

The plan for a new British Broadband publicly-owned company would save people £30.30 a month on average and would be paid for through Labour’s green transformation fund and by taxing multinational corporations such as Amazon, Facebook and Google.

BT’s shares fell nearly 4% in early trading this morning but later recovered to trade slightly higher.

Mr Corbyn said: 'British Broadband will be our treasured public institution for the 21st century, delivering fast and free broadband to every home.'

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Casual Support Worker

Oxfordshire County Council
£25992 - £28163
About Us Abingdon Community Support Service's primary purpose is to support adults to engage with a stimulating programme of meaningful individual and rewarding group activities. The Social and Community Services vision is to support and promote strong c Abingdon Community Support Service
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Quality and Review Support Assistant

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,824 Pro-rata
WHAT IS INVOLVED?   You will provide administrative, clerical and typing services to the Quality & Review Service, specifically in support of the Inde Spennymoor
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Duty Manager

Durham County Council
Grade 6 £28,142 - £31,022 per annum
We have an opportunity for a Duty Manager at Meadowfield Leisure Centre.  WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of t Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Support Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,824 Pro-rata
WHAT IS INVOLVED?   You should be an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in providing excellent customer service.  You will have good communicati Spennymoor
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Support Worker

Durham County Council
Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,824 Pro-rata
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Support Officer to join our dedicated team within Business Services (part time 22 hours).   WHAT IS IN Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner