Jo Stevens responds to news from BECTU that at least 7,442 theatre and live events workers have been made redundant

Monday, 19 October 2020 15:35

Jo Stevens MP, Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary, responding to news from BECTU that at least 7,442 theatre and live events workers have been made redundant as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, said: "The latest redundancy figures for the theatre industry are devastating news for those affected but also for the industry as a whole. "Our world-leading cultural sector is in real danger. Sadly Government support has been too little too late and there are many who have been left...Request free trial