Britain’s Music Industry Welcomes New Labour Government: ‘The Real Work Begins Now’

A Union Jack flag flutters in front of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben on Feb. 1, 2017 in London.After 14 years, a new political dawn in the United Kingdom as Keir Starmer’s Labour Party storms to victory in the general election. And the end of the Tories’ long reign.The U.K. music industry, through its various support networks and lobby bodies, has welcomed the incoming, center-left government, with a resounding message: let’s get to work.

Kill continues, “We must also address tax disparity, reform business rates, protect independent operators, and align VAT with European standards.”The nation’s music industry contributes almost £7 billion annually to the U.K. economy and supports 210,000 jobs, according to the London-based umbrella organization, which represents all sectors of the U.K.’s music industry.

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