Mrs Elsie Blundell

Mrs Elsie Blundell

Labour — Heywood and Middleton North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Creative Industries: Participation

Contribution

From Caroline Aherne to Peter Kay to the Gallagher brothers, in the past in Greater Manchester we have shown that coming from a working-class background has absolutely no bearing on a person’s ability to make a cultural impact. What further steps have been taken to remove barriers to entry into the creative industries and ensure that talented people from all backgrounds are given the opportunity to shine?

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