Rishi Sunak has enraged British scientists after dimming hopes of rejoining the EUs Horizon programme.
She said work to associate the UK with Horizon could start immediately after implementing the terms.
Scientists had overwhelmingly welcomed the breakthrough.
This optimism quickly faded.
Officials said Sunak will review other options, including a new global research collaboration.
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The news sparked fury among scientists.
This is unspeakably idiotic.
Scientists fear that a continuedabsence from the scheme will lead British R&D to fall behind globally.
Dr Mike Galsworthy, a researcher and campaigner described Sunaks plan as unspeakably idiotic.
So WHAT is Rishi Sunak playing at?
Opposition politicians have also slammed the intervention.
No Plan B can match HorizonEuropeforfunding, influence or range, she said.
Breaking this promise would be a massive Sunak failure.
Britains science and business know association w Horizon Europe is in the country’s best interests.
Tory 2019 manifesto promised to achieve it.
No Plan B can match Horizon Europe for funding, influence or range.
Breaking this promise would be a massive Sunak failure.https://t.co/guc7TTfkNL
Chi Onwurah ?
(@ChiOnwurah)March 2, 2023
Debate is raging about Sunaks motivations.
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Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
