This is v welcome news & really glad Govt has heard what we & sector have been saying since the day ‘gatherings’ were banned.

Jobs and organisations are now protected & we can start to think about the future but still a few outstanding questions:

Freelancers? Thread 1/4 https://twitter.com/rishisunak/status/1279876376305242113

There is the assumption that organisations will look after their own. But what about those already laid off, unable to access support since March? Netflix fund is a one-off hardship grant not on-going support. And any savings for tax etc over £2k disqualifies. 2/4

Art isn’t only about organisations & buildings, it’s about the community, the library, the youth theatre & the music festivals that bring a sense of belonging & pride to communities not always able to access shiny city culture. We must ensure they’re also supported.
3/4

The gains we’ve made in creative industries over last decade in Equality, Inclusion & Diversity must not be low-hanging fruit, lost to the crisis. We can & must rebuild better to ensure that community outreach, education and inclusive participation is govt priority. 4/4