One Thames Valley

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Key facts

  • Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon are the most powerful economy outside London.
  • The region produces £56,000 per person, more than any region of Britain outside London.
  • Output per hour is 21% above the UK average, more than any region of England outside London.
  • Its £112bn economy is bigger than Wales.
  • Its economy grew 24% in real terms in a decade, faster than London.
  • Residents pay £10.7bn in income tax a year, more than all of Wales.
  • The region exports £32bn a year, 40% more than Greater Manchester.
  • Swindon produces more per job than anywhere in Britain outside London.
  • Slough is the UK's most productive city.
  • One in five of England's scientific research jobs outside London are here.

About One Thames Valley

One Thames Valley is an independent, non-party campaign for one elected mayor for Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon by 2028. It is an initiative of Wheelcroft Media Limited and does not accept donations.