Arts Council England responds to the appointment of Ben Bradshaw, MP, as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Alan Davey, Chief Executive of Arts Council England, said:

“We have enjoyed working with Andy Burnham who was a strong supporter of the arts in government and we wish him all the best in his new role at the Department of Health.

“Ben Bradshaw’s broad ranging ministerial experience and personal interest in the arts make his appointment as Secretary of State at DCMS welcome news.

“We look forward to working with him in the future.”

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