All articles written by Giles Watling MP on PoliticsHome.com

23 May 2023 Culture

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.

25 Mar 2022 Books & culture

'Gripping': Giles Watling reviews the Oscar nominated musical 'tick, tick...BOOM!'

A totally engrossing and beautifully played musical telling the life story of the American composer Jonathan Larson, this emotional rollercoaster of a film is a must-see

14 May 2021 Social affairs

Government must support creatives through Covid recovery to protect diversity in the industry

Without decisive action there is widespread concern that Covid's negative impact on earnings will further affect diversity within the creative industry.

16 Mar 2020 Culture

Theatres are at the heart of our communities, but their contribution is often overlooked

The high level of turnover among ministers responsible for the arts means that theatres are often passed up as other industries benefit

22 Feb 2019 Environment

We need to properly ban the consumption of dog and cat meat in the UK

As a nation of pet lovers, outlawing the consumption of dog and cat meat is the right thing for us to do – these are our companions, not food, says Giles Watling MP.

23 Oct 2018 Home affairs

Let's seize the opportunity to tackle elder abuse

96% of respondents to recent poll backed calls for tougher penalties for crimes against older people. Given this strong public backing, and the very real need for this change, Giles Watling MP is using his Adjournment Debate to call for elder abuse to become an aggravated offence.