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“I Will Not Be Fighting Culture Wars”: UK Shadow Culture Secretary Seeks To Draw Dividing Line Between Labour & Conservatives As She Sets Out Stall On AI, BBC & Freelancers
Thangam Debbonaire has revealed Labour Party Creative Industries plan on AI, the BBC and freelance talent, while criticising the Conservatives.
The UK Labour Party has set out its plan for the film and TV industries, drawing a dividing line between itself and the ruling Conservatives as it slams the government for “getting themselves all tied up in culture wars of their own making and failing to support a pipeline of talent.” Addressing AI came at a good time for Labour, with producer trade body Pact and the British actors union yesterday criticizing the Conservatives for “kicking the can down the road” on legislation regarding the fast-moving tech. Debbonaire, whose constituency is in Bristol where Creative Cities is taking place, said she has been spending her time meeting actors, make-up artists and runners at Pinewood, Elstree and Bad Wolf Studios in Cardiff.
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