Fact check: Pension spending, ‘Hillsborough Law’ pledge and viral Gaza claim Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
Fashion is in the soul of the UK, says Culture Secretary The Labour politician, 45, promised that the fashion world was at the ‘heart’ of the Government’s industrial strategy. The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Lisa Nandy Reverses Stance on Royal Family in Heated TV Showdown Back in 2020, Lisa Nandy was pretty clear about where she stood on the Royal Family – if there were ever a vote to abolish the monarchy. The Fashion Central · Apr 12, 2025
Senior Labour minister who previously called for monarchy to be scrapped announces change of heart Lisa Nandy has publicly reversed her stance on the monarchy after previously voicing her desire to vote to abolish the institution. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
British Steel races against time as crisis talks end without deal Lisa Nandy says commercial solution achievable amid fears plant running out of options to secure raw materials The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Tories must appeal to ‘all ages’, Badenoch warns ahead of ‘challenging’ poll ‘I want to create just a better environment for children,’ Kemi Badenoch told reporters. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Brexit to blame for London suffering biggest exodus of millionaires in the world, Lisa Nandy claims The Culture Secretary vowed to secure ‘a far better deal with the European Union’ after a damning report found the capital is no longer one of the world’s top five wealthiest cities Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Infected Blood Inquiry to hold more hearings Campaigners have raised concerns about the compensation scheme for victims of the scandal. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Lisa Nandy says she has changed her mind about abolishing royal family The minister had said during the 2020 Labour leadership campaign she would vote to scrap the monarchy if such a vote was held. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Lisa Nandy insists Government not watering down grooming gangs response Ministers faced a backlash in the Commons for not providing an update on local reviews into grooming the Government had previously promised. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
Brexit to blame for London’s millionaire exodus, Lisa Nandy claims London is no longer one of the top five wealthiest cities in the world after losing a higher proportion of millionaires than anywhere other than Moscow, a new report indicates The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Government AI plans depend on ‘more remuneration’ for creatives, says minister Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs the UK is a ‘content superpower’ as he defended Government plans on AI and copyright law. Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
MP: Charities supporting gambling addicts at risk of closure without funding Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Government is ‘working hard’ to resolve any gaps in funding. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025 Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement ‘I am a crime writer, I understand theft,’ said Val McDermid – joining Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kate Mosse in their appeal to Lisa Nandy to act on their behalf
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 BBC to poll public on what they want from broadcaster Tim Davie, BBC director-general, said ‘the BBC belongs to all of us and we all have a say in its future’.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Museums and libraries to receive £30m in funding for repairs and upgrades It comes after culture secretary Lisa Nandy announced the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund in February.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025 Sophie joins celebrations in Scotland after Tour de France 2027 announcement The Duchess of Edinburgh, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy were all in Edinburgh.
Cycling News · Mar 19, 2025 Scotland snags Grand Départ for first time in history as both men's and women's Tour de France set for UK start in 2027 ASO and British Cycling confirm that Great Britain will host the Grand Départ for a fifth time
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 Lisa Nandy leaves door open to wealthy paying more for BBC The Culture Secretary said it was ‘unacceptable’ that mainly vulnerable women were being prosecuted for not paying the licence fee.
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 Lisa Nandy urges next generation to ‘carry the torch’ before VE Day anniversary The Culture Secretary announced the full programme of events to mark the anniversary.
Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025 ‘Elitism’ holds back working-class women from acting, Culture Secretary told Hollyoaks star Isabelle Smith said ‘it’s not very easy to get a job… especially in an arts industry’.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 BBC taking ‘nowhere near enough action’ over Gaza documentary – Nandy The broadcaster has apologised for the making of the programme, about children living in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 Prime Minister and Taoiseach pledge to work together ahead of inaugural summit Sir Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin spoke at a reception at the Museum of Liverpool on Wednesday evening.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Young people to be given a say on how money should be spent in their area An online survey will collect responses alongside focus groups.