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Metaverse stages UK politicians’ 51-nation talk to set out country’s stall on blockchain

Natalie Elphicke MP said the UK is currently 'lagging competitors' in securing blockchain-related jobs

Natalie Elphicke, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for blockchain technologies, said that the UK has the potential to become a blockchain-enabled 'smart country'
Natalie Elphicke, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for blockchain technologies, said that the UK has the potential to become a blockchain-enabled 'smart country'

In a show of its seriousness around all things related to Web3 and blockchain, UK politicians put in a public metaverse appearance in a bid to set out the country’s priorities around the new technologies.

A group of UK lawmakers including Natalie Elphicke, a Member of Parliament for the Dover Constituency, appeared in the metaverse on 20 September, while Lord Holmes of Richmond addressed the forum, which included participation from 51 nations.

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