UK live industry orgs react to King’s Speech

King Charles has unveiled the new Labour government's legislative priorities following their landslide general election win

News By James Hanley | 17 July 2024

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Live music business organisations in the UK have delivered their verdicts on the King’s Speech. Addressing the Houses of Parliament, King Charles outlined the new Labour government’s legislative priorities in the wake of their landslide general election victory.

Perhaps most pertinent to the live industry is Sir Keir Starmer’s party’s commitment to anti-terror measures for venues, dubbed ‘Martyn’s Law‘ in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the bombing at Manchester Arena…

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