UK Government Appoints Creative Freelance Champion to Support Independent Creatives
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Tom May
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Summary
The article discusses the UK government's announcement of a Creative Freelance Champion role as part of the Creative Industries Sector Plan, which received minimal media coverage despite its importance. Jon Williams, founder of The Liberty Guild and UK Creative Council member, expresses disappointment about the lack of attention and explains why independent creatives need representation in government. The piece explores the significance of this new role for the freelance creative community and what it could achieve.
Key quotes
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Outside of a few pieces in the design press, including our exclusive interview with culture secretary Lisa Nandy, it got little coverage
In the mainstream media, there were no thinkpieces, no jubilant LinkedIn pile-ons, no hot takes. Pretty much… silence
Jon Williams, founder and CEO of The Liberty Guild and a member of the UK Creative Council, was disappointed by that
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