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As part of a Women & Equalities Committee visit to Iceland, I was honoured to meet 3 of the women who organised the women's "day off" 50 years ago as part of the campaign for gender equality. Icelandhas topped the World Economic Forum's gender equality table for the past 15 years
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Government plans to change copyright law to make it easier for AI firms to use the music of artists, composers and music companies without their permission put the music industry at a huge risk. Great to hear Sir Paul McCartney speak in support of human creative future.
"Somebody’s getting paid, so why shouldn’t it be the guy who sat down and wrote 'Yesterday'?"
Sir Paul McCartney tells #BBCLauraK his concerns about the risks to young musicians from Artificial Intelligence
bbc.in/40sWT89
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RIP DAVID LYNCH
“And the rain sets in, It's the angel-man, I'm deranged...” *
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of David Lynch. You’ll be aware of his work through the incredible body of films he directed.
Bowie himself cited Lynch’s work as an influence and who could forget seeing DB as FBI Special Agent Phillip Jeffries, first introduced to viewers in Lynch’s 1992 prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, with further appearances by the special agent in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces and Twin Peaks: The Return.
Here’s his family’s Facebook announcement...
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It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.”
It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.
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“In heaven, everything is fine...”
* Our lyric quotation is from I’m Deranged, two different edits of which appeared on the soundtrack of Lynch’s Lost Highway.
#RIPDavidLynch #TwinPeaks
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“I believe life is a continuum, and that no one really dies, they just drop their physical body and we'll all meet again, like the song says. It's sad but it's not devastating if you think like that... We're all going to be fine at the end of the story.” — David Lynch
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Update on the EU's entry-exit system (EES) and Etias online permit for UK travellers to Europe.
Plan for EES to start on 10 Nov last year was dropped.
A "phased" roll-out is promised.
No dates set; I predict autumn at the earliest for EES, 2027 for Etias.
independent.co.uk/travel/new…
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Absolutely honoured to receive my Luminary Award alongside Sir @LennyHenry and Lord Simon Woolley from the University of the West Indies for paving the way for future generations. Can’t stop smiling ❤️@HomertonCollege @TTHCLondon
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The following MPs have been appointed to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and its business can now begin.
Find out more:
committees.parliament.uk/com…
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The Sunshine Bill will mean all new homes will have solar energy generation installed as standard. It means saving money on your energy bills while helping the planet - it's a win-win!
Support the Sunshine Bill by signing my petition at: cheltlibdems.org.uk/maxwilki…
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We owe these safeguards to our children. For their wellbeing and in some cases to save lives. Something I have been campaigning for over the last 20 years @Ofcom @BBCNews @UKHouseofLords ❤️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj04…
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"Today’s delay has been met with disbelief & despair by a sector which is teetering on the brink.
A number of organisations have begun scaling back and launching fundraising campaigns to keep afloat."
Cultural catastrophe is well underway in Scotland.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyv…
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I'm honoured to join the Lib Dem frontbench as Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport.
As MP for the UK's festival town, I know the importance of the UK's culture and sport in bringing joy to people's lives.
It's a hugely important brief and I can't wait to get to work.
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A huge congratulations to @GraeaeJennyS, Artistic Director of @graeae, announced as the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award!
She will be honoured at this year's UK Theatre Awards.
Read more > uktheatre.org/jenny-sealey-t…
#UKTAwards
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Delighted to have chaired a fantastic panel in Brighton on what the Lib Dems can do to help music, which followed today with the conference passing a great motion committing the party to a fair deal for musicians ukmusic.org/news/music-educa…
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❓ In #LordsQs from 2.35pm:
Lord Aberdare quizzes government on ending the practice of cash retentions in the construction sector.
📺 Watch online at the link in our bio
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Starmer urged to seek Brexit fix to help next Oasis tour Europe inews.co.uk/culture/music/mu… @theipaper @FeaturedArtists @UK_Music
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Such sad news about Simon Albury. A tireless campaigner and voice for the marginalised and also so generous with his time and wisdom (and wit!) to many of us earlier in our careers. He truly was one-of-a-kind and will be deeply missed.
broadcastnow.co.uk/home/trib…
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Brexit has failed to deliver cultural exchange. The new UK government commitment to tackle problems with EU touring is very welcome. The EU has visa waiver agreements, many covering artists, with 28 third countries. Politics is the art of the possible ft.com/content/edca9baf-3db1…
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Do you know an Arts Hero - someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to make the arts possible?
Nominate them for the Sky Arts Hero Award here by 11 Aug: skyartsawards.sky/arts-hero
The winner will be revealed at the #SkyArtsAwards ceremony on 17 Sept at the @RoundhouseLDN.
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Baroness Fiona Twycross (@fionatwycross) has been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS
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The #Arts have been eroded over the years, especially in schools. This new government needs to press the reset button and turn things around. Arts Education is essential to children’s wellbeing and is uplifting for the human soul @_CFTA
It is no secret that the arts have been going through a tough time in recent years.
But a major new report we're publishing today with the @uniofwarwick’s @CCMPSWarwickUni shows that things are even worse than we thought.
Read it now: campaignforthearts.org/repor…






























