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We have created more tech unicorns than anywhere else in Europe.

Businesses like:
🦄 @Zoopla
🦄 @farfetch
🦄 @graphcoreai

Today PM @theresa_may will discuss the future of tech as she launches @LDNTechWeek

▶️ gov.uk/government/new… #LTW Image
Over 2 million people work in the digital economy, and that number is growing fast.

We’re building an economy that creates good jobs for the future in every part of the country.

▶️ gov.uk/government/new… #LTW Image
The world speaks and codes in our language.

We’re home to four out of the top ten global universities.

The UK will continue to be home to some of the most exciting tech companies in the world.

▶️ gov.uk/government/new… #LTW Image

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