Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat), on Monday, 2 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 4 members in total.

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Recognising the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy

That this House acknowledges the substantial economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras tour on the UK economy, with an estimated boost of nearly £1 billion; notes the concept of Swiftonomics as a demonstration of how cultural events can drive significant economic activity across multiple sectors, including hospitality, retail, and transportation; further notes that the tour's presence in cities such as London, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Cardiff has led to increased tourism, job creation, and local business growth; recognises the long-term benefits of heightened international visibility for these cities as premier destinations for global events; and calls on the Government to continue supporting and investing in the UK’s cultural and entertainment industries to maximise their economic contributions and cultural influence.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

106 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Jim Shannon

Mary Kelly Foy

Julia Buckley

Subjects

Music Economic situation Tourism Pop stars Swift, Taylor

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk