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Artist unions warn workers could miss out on opportunities after Brexit
Ballet dancers perform during a protest calling for more funding for the performing arts in Parliament Square, London

THREE major arts unions warned today that workers in the sector could miss out on much-needed working opportunities after Brexit.

Representatives from the Musicians’ Union (MU), Equity and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain have urged the government to come forward with guidance and to stand up for creatives at the ongoing negotiations.

Campaigners from the three groups have said musicians, actors and writers are facing significant hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic alongside serious uncertainty throughout the Brexit transition period. 

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