Imelda Staunton, a prominent figure in the arts, supports Labour's initiative to provide more opportunities for working-class children to pursue careers in the arts. Staunton criticizes the unequal access to arts, stating that it has been viewed as a luxury rather than a necessity for too long. The focus is on making arts careers accessible beyond those with financial advantages or residing in London.
Britain has an incredible rich cultural tapestry thanks to artists like Antony Gormley. He believes in Labour’s plan to bring high quality arts education to every child- here’s why 👇 https://t.co/PfHLTmmMx9
"Jobs in the arts are now just for the privileged and I've had enough of it," writes Immelda Staunton https://t.co/8Zm0bjFMN0
✍️Imelda Staunton: Talent doesn’t discriminate, but opportunity does... All too often, working-class children are not provided the same access to the arts Read more: https://t.co/lsrciqdliq https://t.co/pJLiTffFH4
✍️Imelda Staunton: Jobs in arts and culture have become only available to those with access to the bank of Mum and Dad, or a place to stay in London. But it doesn’t have to be this way Read more: https://t.co/plFMJ81aiP https://t.co/jDmoWreDTv
“All too often, working-class children are not provided the same access to the arts. The arts have been treated as a luxury, rather than a necessity, for far too long.” Imelda Staunton has ‘had enough’ of unequal access to the arts, and so have we. https://t.co/KMpacJHcXH
Imelda Staunton among the celebs backing Labour’s plan to give more working class kids the opportunity to get a career in the arts. Writing in today’s @EveningStandard “The arts have been treated as a luxury, rather than a necessity, for far too long.” https://t.co/NWiUwmokX0