UK general election 2024

UK spending on culture among the lowest in Europe, says landmark report

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”

UK general election 2024: what art world figures want from the new Labour government

After a landslide victory for the Labour party, we asked museum directors, artists and art historians what they hoped the new political era could mean for culture

UK general election has art trade on tenterhooks

The almost certain Labour victory could have major impact on art buyers, who were restrained during the summer season

Antony Gormley donates art worth £500,000 to the UK Labour party ahead of general election

Fellow artists Grayson Perry and Maggi Hambling have also made “non-cash” contributions

The Week in Art podcast | Arts and the UK election, ex-Uffizi head fails in Florence mayoral bid, Hank Willis Thomas at Glastonbury

What a change in government might mean for the UK culture sector, a close look at Eike Schmidt’s unsuccessful campaign, and Willis Thomas discusses displaying his new afro pick sculpture at the world’s biggest music festival

UK arts bodies urge incoming government to stand up for the culture sector

More than 20 organisations have called for improved arts education and freedom of movement in Europe

UK general election: the dawn of a new era for the arts?

We look at the impact of 14 years of Tory rule on the culture sector—and ask if the future looks any brighter

UK foundation makes mark ahead of general election with £30m gift aimed at promoting arts education

Clore Duffield organisation will back the creation of extra learning spaces and a new garden at Tate Britain

Where do the UK political parties stand on culture?

Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party—even the Animal Welfare Party—tell us about their policies for the arts

UK General Election | ‘End the culture of culture washing': art world figures express hopes and fears for the forthcoming vote

We spoke to cultural historians, former ministers and museum directors about the changes they hope to see for the culture sector—and crucially, who they will vote for