
Nick Trench
@nickclancarty
Artist, writer and parliamentarian
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24-06-2010 12:58:29
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'These planned cuts mean that by 2029, the government is projected to be spending well over a third less per citizen on Culture, Media & Sport in real terms, compared with 2010 – down further from the 32% reduction currently.' - via Campaign for the Arts campaignforthearts.org/news/what-did-…




Why is there a bulletin every hour for sports on BBC Radio 4 Today & BBC News (UK) broadcasts but not on the creative arts? Creative arts are just as important to society & the economy as sport so why is sport given so much coverage? #CreativeArtsHealthierSociety #DontForgetCreativeArts


The Earl of Clancarty (Nick Trench), who asked today's question of the Government, called for a more detailed and focussed plan for the arts. He said public arts funding via DCMS and the Arts Council underpins the commercial success of our creative industries. (5/6)




