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Can Starmer’s Price Controls Revive Britain?

Keir Starmer's push to cap concert ticket prices signals a broader mission: tackling Britain's cost-of-living crisis, from housing affordability to everyday expenses, aiming for real change.

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Sep 05, 2024
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In his recent PMQs session, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer took the stage with an initiative that is not just a hit among music fans but could herald the start of a much-needed era of reform in the UK. “It’s great that OSS are back together,” Starmer quipped, referencing the return of a beloved band that has the nation buzzing. But his enthusiasm quickly turned to a pressing issue: the extortionate ticket prices fans face.

“I’m committed to putting fans at the heart of music and ending extortionate price resales. We're starting a consultation to work out how best we can do this.”

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