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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

ACE’s ‘political statements’ warning to artists came after government talks

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Arts Council England has advised organisations it funds to be wary of ‘overtly political or activist’ statements. Photograph: Kay Roxby/Alamy

Arts Council England (ACE) issued a warning that “political statements” could break funding agreements after discussions with the government about artists speaking out over the Israel-Gaza war, newly released documents suggest.

A freedom of information request made by the actors’ union Equity has revealed that the conflict was discussed in a meeting between ACE and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in December.

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