Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
LabourMP for Wigan
“Music is the shared language that connects us. It crosses boundaries, bridges divides and helps us understand one another. In a time when it feels too many of us have lost the ability to understand one another, music matters more than ever.…”
“Today the Government is announcing a major Call for Evidence on National Lottery good causes funding: National Lottery Good Causes: Fund What Matters To You. When John Major launched the National Lottery in 1994 he promised that the new lot…”
“On 27 February 2026 Paramount announced it would acquire Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion (£83 billion).…”
“I thank the honourable Gentleman for bringing this urgent question to the House and giving us an opportunity to discuss this important advancement. Yesterday the Government published a Green Paper, “Watch this Space”, to set a new strategic…”
“This Government believe that every child in this country has the right to access high-quality arts provision, including music and dance, which gives young people the chance to live a richer, larger life. I am really pleased to tell the Hous…”
“This is a joint statement made with the Department for Business and Trade.…”
“The Euros in 2028 will be an amazing opportunity to showcase the UK’s strengths in holding major events. That is why my Department is already working with numerous organisations across the football pyramid as we develop plans for the commun…”
“On Friday 6 March 2026, I was informed by representatives of RB Investco Limited that RB Investco Ltd intends to sell its call option to purchase the Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited, owner of the Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspa…”
“We are a nation of storytellers. Through literature, television, film, music, fashion, dance and drama, through our galleries, our libraries and our museums, we light up the world. In a time when it feels we have lost our ability to underst…”
“Today the Government launches its Local Media Strategy, 'Amplify: The Local Media Action Plan', setting out our plans to support the sustainability of local journalism in the UK and empower communities through a thriving local media which h…”
“RB Investco Limited, which previously sought to buy the Telegraph Media Group Holdings (TMGH), is in the process of selling its call option to do so. On 19 February 2026 I gave RB Investco permission to derogate from the pre-existing Public…”
“I feel all warm and happy after that lovely little exchange. This Government believe in the power of grassroots sport and that everyone should have access to quality sport and physical activity. The honourable Member will know that we recen…”
“I wish to update the House on the sale of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited (TMGH).…”
“My Department has today written to Penultimate Investments Holdings Limited (PIHL) and the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), the current and proposed owners of the Telegraph Media Group Holdings (TMGH) in relation to the Proposed Acquisi…”
“I am writing to update colleagues across the House on this Government’s commitment to funding arts and culture.…”
“I wish to update the House on the sale of the Telegraph Media Group. As I set out in my Written Ministerial Statement on 17 December 2025, I received a formal request from the representatives of RB Investco Limited, the current owners of th…”
“The last Government created a perfect storm for our charitable organisations, cutting their funding and attacking their right to speak, all while demand soared. This Government have reset that relationship through the civil society covenant…”
“I am pleased to open the UK Town of Culture 2028 to applications today in recognition of the vital role towns play in shaping our cultural life. Places across the UK are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to become the inaugural UK T…”
“I wish to update the House on the sale of the Telegraph Media Group. As I noted in my statement on 24 November, under the terms of the Order made in January 2024, transfer of the ownership of the Telegraph Media Group is only permitted with…”
“Today, The Rt Hon. the Baroness Hodge of Barking DBE is publishing her Independent Review of Arts Council England.…”
“The government has today published the Terms of Reference and the Green Paper consultation for the BBC Charter Review, formally launching the Review.…”
“For too long, young people have not been sufficiently part of decisions which affect their current and future lives, not just at a national level but in every part of government. We are determined to change this, building a future where you…”
“For too long in this country, there has been a divide between access and excellence when it comes to the arts. Our Government believe that everybody deserves access to excellence—everyone, everywhere. We invest around £600 million every yea…”
“I wish to update the House on the sale of the Telegraph Media Group, following the recent withdrawal of the Redbird Capital Partners-led bid to acquire the title, and the news announced on Saturday 22 November that RedBird IMI has signed an…”
“Five years ago the world as we knew it stopped. COVID-19 affected everyone and in so many different ways, and for many those impacts continue to be felt.…”
“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am very happy to clarify that point for the honourable Gentleman. The request that I made to officials in my Department was relayed to Mr Kogan. It was, of course, his choice whether t…”
“In 2021, the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, set up the fan-led review of football, and selected Dame Tracey Crouch to chair it. This led to a clear recommendation for an independent football regulator, which was strongly endorsed by …”
“I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made on 10 November 2025 in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling and DCMS Lords Minister, Baroness Twycross:…”
“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to make it clear that, as I have consistently said to the House, a very high legal threshold must be met in order for board members to be removed—that is set out in the term…”
“With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement about the BBC. As the House will be aware, this weekend, the director general and the chief executive officer of BBC News tendered their resignations, following concerns about a…”
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