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Who else has performed at the Tory conference after Peter Andre is ridiculed

Singer enjoyed event – and so did Conservative members … but his appearance might not win him new fans

Evening Standard

Fleur East and M People's Heather Small to perform at first-ever Women’s Football Awards

Fleur East and M People singer Heather Small to perform at the inaugural Women’s Football Awards later this month, as stars from the world of sport and showbiz come together to celebrate the nation's female footballers

Daily Mirror

Wychwood Festival 2023: Who’s performing and how to get tickets

The family-friendly, award-winning Wychwood Festival has announced its top acts for 2023

Evening Standard

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Heather Small discusses the racism she’s faced since she was seven: ‘There isn’t a week goes by when something doesn’t happen’

The vocalist said she deals with bias ‘head on’ when asked about how the music industry has changed since she started out

Evening Standard

From Arsenal to M People: the winners and losers under Liz Truss

Despite the premiership generally being regarded as a disaster, it was more beneficial for some than others

The Guardian - UK

M People 'livid' after Liz Truss uses band's Moving On Up tune at Tory conference

M People star Mike Pickering immediately lashed out at the PM for using their hit single, saying he did not want it to be a "soundtrack to lies".

Daily Record

Manchester DJ mocks Liz Truss after 'pirating' 90s classic with 'amazing' lyrics

M People star Mike Pickering said: "I was just looking at the lyrics. It's amazing. I hope she takes note. It's about, 'Go and pack your bags and get out'."

Manchester Evening News

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M People founder ‘very angry’ over use of song at Tory conference

Band founder tweeted in anger after PM walked on conference stage to hit 1993 single Moving On Up

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss angers M People star by using Moving on Up as walk on music 'without permission'

M People star Mike Pickering has hit out at prime minister Liz Truss for using Movin' On Up at the Conservative conference

Chronicle Live

Band 'livid' after Liz Truss uses their song at Conservative conference

M People founder Mike Pickering has said the band are “livid” that their song was used by Prime Minister Liz Truss on stage.

The National (Scotland)

M People founder says band are ‘livid’ at use of song at Tory party conference

Liz Truss entered to the track’s famous chorus ‘I’m movin’ on up, you’re movin’ on out’

The Independent UK

M People 'livid' after Prime Minister Liz Truss uses Moving On Up song for Tory conference walkout

The former Hacienda Icon and member of M People Mike Pickering said the Prime Minister should pay attention to the lyrics

Manchester Evening News

M People 'livid' as Liz Truss walks onstage to their song at party conference

“She won’t be around to use it again for very long. I would imagine.”

Wales Online

M People slam Liz Truss for walking out to Moving On Up for Tory conference speech

Mike Pickering, a founding member of the group, said: ‘I don’t want my song to be a soundtrack to lies’

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

M People star slams 'shower of government' after Liz Truss uses their big song

Liz Truss used the band's hit song 'Moving On Up' as entrance music to deliver her first big speech as Prime Minister. Lyrics include: '

Daily Mirror

Awkward lyrics to Moving On Up pointed out by star's son after Liz Truss speech

Liz Truss walked out to M People's 1993 hit Moving On Up - but it was not lost on most that it's a track about breaking off a toxic relationship, and Heather Small's son pointed out 'what an apt choice'

The Independent UK

‘A tribute to inflation?’: Liz Truss picks ‘Moving on Up’ by M People for Conservative Party conference song

The prime minister was attending the event in Birmingham for her first Conservative conference speech today

The Guardian - UK

‘If the dustmen sing my songs, I feel honoured!’: Heather Small on 90s pop, racism and embracing her Britishness

The former M People singer overcame shyness to become a national treasure. As she releases a new album, she recalls the early struggles, her years at the top – and being branded a diva

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Heather Small and rugby legend Shaun Edwards' son elected as councillor

James Small-Edwards is moving on up to the world of politics

The Guardian - UK

Heather Small looks back: ‘James was born in March – by November he was with me on tour’

The M People singer recreates an old photo with her son – now an aspiring politician – and reflects on mixing pop, politics and parenthood

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