News Jul 24, 2026

Revamped UK government needs to do more than “tinkering around the edges” to deliver on promises regarding arts and music education

With a new education secretary being appointed by newly installed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the Musicians’ Union, Equity and others have said it’s time for ministers to “fully restore the status of arts subjects” like music within English schools rather than just “tinkering around the edges”

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Revamped UK government needs to do more than “tinkering around the edges” to deliver on promises regarding arts and music education