UK govt pledges free movement for artists ahead of key Brexit vote

UK Music receives assurances from Government as the Commons prepare to vote on Theresa May’s latest deal later today

News By | 15 January 2019

The House of Commons will vote on May's latest Brexit deal tonight © Crown copyright

Ahead of a critical Commons vote tonight, industry umbrella organisation UK Music has received assurances from the Government regarding the impact on touring artists around post-Brexit immigration and customs restrictions.

The letter from the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) responds to concerns raised by UK Music chief executive Michael Dugher surrounding freedom of movement of people and goods and copyright law post-Brexit.

“Music is one of the UK’s greatest success stories, producing talent that is recognised the world…

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