Labour leader, Keir Starmer, supported by his Shadow Chancellor, Culture Secretary, Education Secretary and their teams, has set out his party’s action plan for the creative industries.  LIVE was pleased to receive advanced sight of the plan and provide feedback on proposals covering many of our main asks.

That includes two of LIVE’s five priorities as mapped out in our manifesto – EU touring and secondary ticketing.  On touring, the party is committed to seeking arrangements with the EU to facilitate easier touring and cultural exchange.  Meanwhile on ticketing, Labour is committed to tackling touting by capping resale prices and giving the CMA the powers it needs to regulate resale platforms.  In addition, the party’s proposals on skills, freelancers, growth and universality all align with LIVE’s views.  

Commenting on the plan, Jon Collins said, “LIVE is delighted to see a package of positive actions set out in Labour’s plans for the creative industries.  Proposals relating to our teams and audiences will allow more people to enjoy more shows.  While plans around touring will help us to develop the next generation of world class talent”.