Speaking at Labour’s 2021 conference, Keir Starmer criticised the Conservatives' treatment of arts subjects in schools, saying that employers need ‘well-rounded’ young people who are ‘ready for work’.
According to Starmer, young people need to be ‘skilled in life’ and able to ‘communicate and work in a team’. He continued: ‘That’s why it’s stupid to allow theatre, drama and music to collapse in state schools.’
'When you don’t invest in young people, the whole nation suffers and the less fortunate get behind.' Starmer added.
In his nearly 90-minute long speech on Thursday, the party leader stated that Labour wants ‘every child to get the chance to play competitive sport and play an instrument.’
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