Our Creative Arts sector is a vital part of our national, and Norfolk, economy.

Since time immemorial, it has had enormous benefits for our wellbeing as a society, strengthened British values and culture and provided a massive boost to our global revenue.

That’s why, having joined fellow parliamentary colleagues from across Norfolk and Suffolk in writing to the Chancellor to call for more support for this key industry, I am delighted the Government has now unveiled a £1.5bn support package – aimed at protecting the futures of theatres, museums, cinemas and many other tourist sites.

This is hugely positive news – and a major boost for many of these establishments in our county!

To read more, please follow the link to my previous webstory here – and to today’s article in  the EDP here.