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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Laura Snapes

Elton John backs Paul McCartney in criticising proposed overhaul to UK copyright system

Elton John performing at the White House in 2022.
Elton John performing at the White House in 2022. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP

Elton John has backed Paul McCartney in criticising a proposed overhaul of the UK copyright system, and has called for new rules to prevent tech companies from riding “roughshod over the traditional copyright laws that protect artists’ livelihoods”.

John has backed proposed amendments to the data (use and access) bill that would extend existing copyright protections, when it goes before a vote in the House of Lords on Tuesday.

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