Labour Conference 2025: Keir Starmer Boosts UK's Creative Sector with New Initiatives

Starmer and Nandy unveil new plans to boost the UK's creative sector. The party emphasizes the importance of creativity for national renewal and economic growth.

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2025 October 4 . 9:05 AM

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Labour Conference 2025: Keir Starmer Boosts UK's Creative Sector with New Initiatives

The Labour Party Conference 2025 in Liverpool, attended by over 20,000 people, including Emily Hopkins from Creative PEC, saw a strong focus on the UK's creative sector. Keir Starmer, in his leader's speech, highlighted the country's 'boundless creativity' and positioned the creative industries as key to national renewal and economic growth.

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for DCMS, announced a new UK Town of Culture competition to boost regional pride and investment in creative industries. She reconfirmed £150m for the Creative Places Growth Fund, with £25m each for six priority regions in England. Additionally, Nandy reconfirmed a £132m youth package via the Dormant Assets scheme to expand access to sports, arts, and music activities.

Dr. Mark Taylor, State of the Nations Research Lead for Arts, Culture and Heritage, spoke at a fringe event about working-class representation in the UK's creative sector. Fringe events discussed themes such as education and skills, representation and access, AI and intellectual property, finance and investment, and place-based creative growth. Key takeaways for the creative industries include the need for cross-departmental working, increased creative education, devolution for all places, AI regulation, and support for cultural diplomacy. Hopkins attended various events, including the Creative UK Pavilion, sessions sponsored by Sky Arts, and events hosted by the AHRC-funded CoSTAR Network and the BBC team.

The Labour Party Conference 2025 underscored the importance of the creative sector to the UK's economy and society. With new initiatives and funding commitments, the conference set the stage for further growth and inclusivity in the creative industries.

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