Patrick Hurley

Patrick Hurley

Labour — Southport

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 October 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

I add my voice to the bid from my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool South (Chris Webb) for Blackpool to become city of culture, but we must not forget towns of culture. In that spirit, I take this opportunity to commend the teams behind the Southport Music Board and the Southport Creatives collective, both of which were formed after a series of roundtable discussions I held earlier this year. Southport’s arts and culture scene is thriving and, if 2027 is anything like this year, the future is bright. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the importance of arts and culture in order to properly recognise the contributions of our artists and creatives?

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