Labour’s plan for the arts is right but it should include reversing cuts
Last week I found myself in a small theatre in North London watching We’re Not Going Back, a musical…
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Miliband to say Labour “will move arts to the heart of government”
The Labour Party came under fire recently for publicly refusing to overturn arts cuts – but in a speech…
James Blunt isn’t the problem – privilege is
Yesterday an argument between Chris Bryant MP and mealy-mouthed popstar James Blunt bubbled away over at the Guardian.…
Cutting the arts budget isn’t a commitment Labour should be so happy to make
After a relatively quiet two weeks in politics, we’re back. The Tories have kicked off this year by…
When governments stop funding them, art institutions end up being used as PR tools
“Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not…
Harman is right to champion the arts – now we need to centre our approach around artists
Harriet Harman delivered an incredibly important speech on Monday at London’s Roundhouse, a gorgeous, historic venue with an…
Art institutions must do more to attract disadvantaged children or face funding cuts, says Harman
The next Labour government would take away state funding for museums and theatres, unless they do more to…
The Battle for the UK’s soul
Last Week, for the first time in five years, there was a Commons debate on the value of…
The arts must be a right for everyone, not the preserve of a privileged elite
This week, Labour has stood up for the importance of the arts and creative industries – to individuals,…
