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Labour Party Launches Creative Industries and Digital Review

Shadow Culture Secretary Harriet Harman and Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna have launched a review on how Britain can capitalise on its cutting-edge creative industries and developments in the digital economy.

As reported by the Newspaper Society:The review will be led by former UK Film Council Director John Woodward, supported by a group of industry experts from the film, TV, music, gaming, publishing and digital industries.

It will look at the challenges and opportunities for policymakers and businesses alike as well as how can Britain can better compete and continue to lead the way globally in the sector, the Labour Party said in a press release

Ms Harman, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, said: "Our creative industries are a huge success story home and abroad. They punch well above their weight in terms of international success and help put Britain on the map.

"They have also grown faster than the rest of the economy in difficult times and we want to create the best conditions to allow them to continue to flourish which will help us earn our way to a better future.

"The creative industries also have the jobs of the future that our young people want – high skilled and well paid. I look forward to working with John and his team over the coming months."

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