Prime Minister Keir Starmer voices his support for music education for all, and access to art for everyone. Image credit: Getty Images.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer used his Labour Party Conference leader’s speech to voice his support for music education for all and access to art for everyone.
Every child deserves the chance to study the creative subjects that widen their horizons
He talked about opportunities given to him by playing the flute with Croydon Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and how listening to classical music supports his wellbeing now.
Starmer also spoke powerfully about the power of opportunity, saying “Everyone deserves the chance to be touched by art. Everyone deserves access to moments that light up their lives.
@wearethemu Prime Minister Keir Starmer voices his support for music education for all, and access to art for everyone 🌹 The MU is here in Liverpool for Labour Party Conference, talking to MPs and decision-makers about the big issues facing musicians Did you know that the MU is the only trade union for musicians in the UK? We exist to protect the working rights of all musicians, from collective bargaining to campaigning for a fairer music industry Learn more at theMU.org #Lab24 Footage: Labour Party Video description: Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking on the main stage at Labour Party Conference 2024. He is wearing a charcoal suit with a silver tie and glasses, and is standing at a podium with the words “change begins” emblazoned across the front and a plain red backdrop behind him. #MusicEducation #LabourPartyConference #LabourConference2024 #Musicians #TradeUnion #MusiciansUnion ♬ original sound - WeAreTheMU
“And every child deserves the chance to study the creative subjects that widen their horizons, provide skills employers do value, and prepares them for the future, the jobs and the world that they will inherit.”
More highlights from Labour Party Conference 2024
The MU attends Labour Party Conference every year to speak to MPs and delegates about the issues facing musicians and to vote on motions that form the basis of Labour policy.
Highlights of this year’s conference so far include:
MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl, Assistant General Secretary Matt Wanstall and Head of Government Relations Isabelle Gutierrez have met with more than two dozen MPs to make sure your voice is heard at the heart of Government.