THREAD: I've written to @OliverDowden to call for urgent action to support our culture & digital sector.
Whether it's our world class musicians, our West End performers putting on award winning shows or our growing TV industry in West London we benefit hugely... 1/5
but I know from the hundreds of local residents who've contacted me that the creative sector is facing serious challenges both in the short & long term because of covid-19.
The report from @Creative_Fed this week showed 400K jobs across the UK at risk...2/5
This would have a huge impact on our economy here in Hounslow & across London (+the UK)
We have a world class creative industry in the UK and we need to see urgent & tailored support provided by the Government.
Shadow Culture Sec. @JoStevensLabour has raised this constantly 3/5
Finally I know that lots of creative workers have been unable to access either the CJRS or the SEISS scheme due to a number of reasons- I have raised this twice with the Chancellor & have raised it again today.
Govt need to fix the gap for #forgottenfreelancers 4/5
I will keep raising this issue & standing up for our creative & digital sector which not only provides £ in jobs & investment but also which greatly enriches all our lives and our communities. 5/5
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