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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

10 Jun

@CommonsDCMS

Here's a thread of the questions I asked in today's @CommonsDCMS inquiry into EU visa arrangements for creative workers. Witnesses include @TamaraCincik of @FashionRoundTab, @noelmc66 of @bectu and Craig Stanley of @MarshallArts. #CarryOnTouring (1/12)

https://twitter.com/KevinBrennanMP/status/1402868550742724611

Firstly it's important to point out that this committee should have been scrutinising Lord Frost - current Cabinet Office Minister who also serves as the Government's Chief Negotiator of Task Force Europe. Disgracefully, Lord Frost cancelled. (2/12)

https://twitter.com/KevinBrennanMP/status/1402868550742724611

@MarshallArts

Firstly I spoke to agent/promoter Craig Stanley of @MarshallArts about Lord Frost consistently trying to avoid appearing before @CommonsDCMS for scrutiny. Did Lord Frost previously accept a meeting with Craig just because Sir Elton John would be there? (3/12)

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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

26 Jan

@CommonsDCMS

Here's a short thread of the questions I asked the Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, on the ICO’s investigation into Cambridge Analytica's seized servers and use of personal data. @CommonsDCMS

Firstly, I asked the Information Commissioner about the US Intelligence Committee's report and if they had contacted the ICO to receive evidence that had been seized from Cambridge Analytica's servers. She says she hasn't been contacted but would share if officially requested.

@CommonsDCMS

In April 2019 the ICO office promised a report into the
seizure of some of Cambridge Analytica's servers. I asked the Commissioner why the @CommonsDCMS only received a letter and not a report as stated.

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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

23 Jul 20

@CommonsDCMS

The UK government has consistently failed to recognise the scale of the challenge facing those in the creative industries. Here's a short thread on today's @CommonsDCMS report on the impact of Covid-19, the problems faced and some of the recommendations.

@uk_theatre

In the first 12 weeks of lockdown, more than 15,000 theatre performances were cancelled at a loss of more than £303 million. Julian Bird, CEO of @uk_theatre told us 70% of theatres and production companies risked going out of business by the end of the year.

@musicvenuetrust

The @musicvenuetrust told the committee that 93% of the grassroots venue network faced permanent closure. @UK_Music told us 90% of all music festivals will be cancelled in 2020. @WeAreTheMU told us venues and festivals are vital because they act as R&D incubators for the industry

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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

21 Jul 20

@CommonsDCMS

The UK government needs to appoint an Online Harms Regulator now to prevent a repeat of the damage done by fake news and misinformation on Covid-19 which has spread like wild fire on social media platforms. Here is short thread on @CommonsDCMS' findings.

The Misinformation in the COVID-19 Infodemic report finds:

The report's key recommendations:

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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

9 Jun 20

@CommonsDCMS

Today in @CommonsDCMS we looked at the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the music industry with @WeAreTheMU's General Secretary, Horace Trubridge. Here's a short thread on some of the important issues discussed.

I asked him how the Covid-19 crisis has impacted the music industry. He tells me it has hit the livelihood of musicians and those working in the industry hard. He adds that more than 20% of people believe they will have to leave music and start a new career.

I asked him if the government support schemes have helped those in the music industry and if any people are falling between the gaps of help on offer. He tells me 40% of those in the music industry have found they don't qualify for any government help.

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Kevin Brennan MP

@KevinBrennanMP

19 May 20

@CommonsDCMS

In today’s @CommonsDCMS we looked at the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector. Here is a short thread on the questions I asked @bernarddonoghue, Director of @alva_uk. It's quite clear the tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors and urgent government is needed

I asked Bernard to give an honest assessment of the impact of Covid-29 on the tourism sector. He tells me it has not only highlighted how important tourism is to the British economy but also how vulnerable it really it is.

@V_and_A

I asked him about the impact of the lack of visitors from overseas. He tells me two years ago more visitors went to the @V_and_A, the @sciencemuseum and the @NHM_London combined than visited the city of Venice.