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Keep your distance, former culture ministers warn UK government

Two former UK culture ministers have spoken out to The Art Newspaper in defence of the country’s cherished “arm’s length principle”, which ensures national museums and organisations such as Arts Council England can operate independently, without government interference. Ed Vaizey and Chris Smith say that the rule is under threat because of the “anti-woke” campaign…

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UK government announces new laws to protect controversial historic monuments from ‘woke worthies and baying mobs’

The UK government has announced new laws aimed at safeguarding historic monuments across England. The legislation, if approved by Parliament, will require individuals to have listed building consent or planning permission before removing any historic statue. The law would come into effect from March and apply to England’s 12,000 statues. Robert Jenrick, the Communities Secretary…

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