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Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
Culture
By Tonia Antoniazzi MP
Macron is right – let's revive the school French exchange to secure a future together
As a former French teacher, I think I must have been the first MP to reply to Black Rod’s invitation to President Macron’s visit to address parliamentarians in Westminster. And I got to the Royal Gallery on Tuesday early – I was in row five!
It’s time for our industry to be recognised for the contribution it makes to communities across the UK Partner content
Communities
By Bacta
It’s time for our industry to be recognised for the contribution it makes to communities across the UK
The amusement and low-stake gambling sector plays a vital role in communities across the UK. It’s time that contribution was properly recognised.
The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
Culture
By Torcuil Crichton MP
The reconstruction of Glasgow’s ‘Mack’ is a work for all of the UK
The beauty of the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building is recognised all over the world. Its restoration is vital
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Culture
By Rachel Blake MP
London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection
We must do more to save our cultural fabric
Culture
By Caroline Dinenage MP
We must do more to save our cultural fabric
Whether you spend your time exploring one of our country’s many enlightening museums or historic houses, or are a regular gig-goer at a much-loved venue, everyone will have a building that is special to them. A place where you can be inspired, informed and entertained.
Liverpool is leading Britain’s cultural revival Partner content
Communities
By Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Liverpool is leading Britain’s cultural revival
Liverpool City Region is using culture to drive the future – and offering a clear model for how local leadership, cultural investment, and smart devolution can drive national progress
The record shop revival shows how growth can mean something to communities
Communities
By Jo Platt MP
The record shop revival shows how growth can mean something to communities
Record Store Day, taking place this Saturday, brings the high street to life and shows us that connected and buzzing community spaces can be synonymous with growth.
Sport, arts and culture boosts young people's wellbeing – new research Partner content
Health
By Policy@Manchester
Sport, arts and culture boosts young people's wellbeing – new research
Labour Has Met Ofcom Over Handling Of MPs Hosting Their Own Shows
Culture
Labour Has Met Ofcom Over Handling Of MPs Hosting Their Own Shows
MPs hosting their own TV and radio shows presents “quite a challenge” for shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire, as she reveals she has already met with Ofcom to discuss how impartiality rules can be upheld.
Thangam Debbonaire: 'I will never take voters for granted'
Culture
By Sophie Church
Thangam Debbonaire: "I will never take voters for granted"
Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire speaks to Sophie Church about Labour’s plans for the creative industries, and why she is confident of seeing off the Greens. Photography by Tom Pilston
Taking the stage: Meet MP4, Parliament's first and only ever rock band
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Taking the stage: Meet MP4, Parliament's first and only ever rock band
MP4, Parliament’s very own rock band, is celebrating 20 years in the business this year. From working with famous producers, to contending with fall-outs, to seeing deputy prime ministers move and groove, the former and present MPs in the band speak to Sophie Church about their journey so far. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
British Art Scene Feels Brexit Bite
Culture
British Art Scene Feels Brexit Bite
The art industry is calling on ministers to reduce post-Brexit red tape that is leading to the cancellation of exhibitions and delays of over a month for pieces heading to Europe.
Arts Council investment in cultural projects is changing lives and inspiring communities across England
Culture
By Darren Henley CBE
Arts Council investment in cultural projects is changing lives and inspiring communities across England
Over the past 10 years amazing new hubs of creativity and innovation have been springing up across England from Basildon to Boston, Wigan to Walsall, and Redbridge to Rotherham.
Faith, Politics and Me: Labour MP Afzal Khan
Communities
By Seun Matiluko
Faith, Politics and Me: Labour MP Afzal Khan
In a new occasional series, Seun Matiluko catches up with politicians to discuss faith and how they balance religion with politics. Here, Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Manchester, Gorton, talks about his journey with Islam.
Just a dead playwright? Why Parliament should pay attention to Shakespeare
Culture
By James Morris MP and Professor Michael Dobson
Just a dead playwright? Why Parliament should pay attention to Shakespeare
“Why are you asking the Prime Minister about a dead playwright?” That is how one unimpressed constituent put it to James Morris MP, chair of the APPG for Shakespeare, when he stood up at PMQs recently to raise the importance of Shakespeare’s works as a force for freedom in the world.
MPs Won't Conduct Phillip Schofield 'Witch Hunt' As ITV Bosses Face Grilling
Culture
MPs Won't Conduct Phillip Schofield "Witch Hunt" As ITV Bosses Face Grilling
Chair of the culture, media and sport select committee Caroline Dinenage has said the committee’s grilling of ITV bosses in parliament will not be a “witch hunt” against disgraced This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield.
Time is running out to save our treasured cultural institutions from closure
Culture
By Giles Watling MP
Time is running out to save our treasured cultural institutions from closure
Earlier this year, after a 135-year history, the Oldham Coliseum closed its doors for the final time. I know the Coliseum well, having performed there several times over my career as an actor, and I am very sad to see it go.
Investing in Sunderland’s creative industries is vital for the region’s economic growth
Culture
By Julie Elliott MP
Investing in Sunderland’s creative industries is vital for the region’s economic growth
It is an exciting time to be in Sunderland and the north east. Not only has the city centre seen transformational change, with massive new projects ongoing and a new train station on the way, but recent developments in the creative industries are readying a strong foundation for the region’s future economic growth.
Attempts to level up the arts with less money in the pot has only left the sector worse off
Culture
By Earl of Clancarty
Attempts to level up the arts with less money in the pot has only left the sector worse off
The Arts Council of Great Britain – founded in 1946 as part of the post-war settlement – has been and continues to be, in its devolved existence, a great institution.
Investing in culture and the creative industries is key to levelling up in the North
Culture
By Tracy Brabin
Investing in culture and the creative industries is key to levelling up in the North
West Yorkshire is well and truly cementing its place on the world stage
“Cultural levelling up”: Behind the government's arts funding dilemma
Culture
By Andrew Kersley
“Cultural levelling up”: Behind the government's arts funding dilemma
The 2023-2026 round of Arts Council England funding provoked debate after clear winners and losers emerged from the process. But in tough economic times, what does fair distribution of cultural funding look like? Andrew Kersley investigates.
Musicians deserve better remuneration or society will pay the price
Culture
By Tom Gray
Musicians deserve better remuneration or society will pay the price
Music is now overwhelmingly consumed as a digital medium and payment for artists has suffered as a result. Tom Gray, Gomez founder member, composer and chair of the Ivors Academy, argues that more must be done to remunerate musicians – or society will pay a heavy price.
History has taught us that our hard-won rights can be easily eroded – an attack on one is an attack on all
Culture
By Lord Cashman
History has taught us that our hard-won rights can be easily eroded – an attack on one is an attack on all
History is a powerful teacher that returns again and again until we learn the lessons.
The show must go on: an interview with Kate Varah
Culture
The show must go on: an interview with Kate Varah
National Theatre executive director Kate Varah is fiercely proud of the institution and the levelling up opportunities it offers for the country. However, with a series of economic challenges on the horizon following Covid, she tells Nadine Batchelor-Hunt she’s concerned about the “headwinds” it is facing.