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Baroness Twycross (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 January 2026

Debate

Creative Industries: Freelance Champion

Contribution

There is strong evidence, including in the report from the trade union Bectu that was published last year, on some of the real issues that the noble Baroness identified within the creative industries. They particularly affect freelancers, who struggle with a huge range of issues—everything from late payment through to not getting paid or not having pensions. The Government are determined to strengthen employment rights, not least to help people thrive in good-quality self-employment. These are some of these issues that the freelance champion will need to look at to make sure that we get the type of creative industries that are fair to all those involved.

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