The British government announced on Tuesday (02/16/2021) that it plans to make separate agreements with each of the 27 EU member states to try to allow artists to circulate without a visa within the European Union, which they can no longer do. because of Brexit.
After leaving the EU on December 31, 2020 for good, after a period of transition, the British government suffered a shower of criticism for not having negotiated visa-free travel for artists and their teams on tour, within the framework of a free agreement trade with the EU.
Speaking to a parliamentary commission, the Secretary of State for Culture, Caroline Dinenage, said that, although “the door is still open” to start more discussions with the EU, reaching a solution with the 27 together would be something “very complicated.” In his view, the British government would be more likely to succeed by “negotiating with individual states.” According to her, as the main stumbling block is labor laws, it is better to do so.
MEPs heard arguments from industry representatives, who described a bleak outlook for their future, if travel within the EU is not made easy. Paule Constable, for example, a member of the freelance collective Freelancers Make Theater Work, said she was told by some who had the impression “that I have to choose between being British or a musician.” A petition backed by British stars to demand visa waiver for artists and music professionals gathered more than 280,000 signatures. (afp)
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
Hugh Grant: knocking on doors for the EU
Some residents of north London were surprised when they opened their front door to find actor Hugh Grant. Before the December 12 elections, Grant, a supporter of the EU, went door-to-door to encourage voting for the Liberal Democratic Party. It was all in vain. The Conservatives overwhelmingly won, sealing the “Brexit” kick-off.
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
Elizabeth Hurley: nudes in favor of “Brexit”
Hurley, an actress and model, best known for her role in “Austin Powers: The Seductive Spy,” takes a different stance from Grant. In 2016 she posted a nude photo of her covering herself with a pillow in the colors of the flag. The 54-year-old star is an activist, taking advantage of her weekly column in “The Spectator” magazine to voice her strong criticism.
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
Daniel Craig: James Bond anti “brexit”
Having played James Bond for many years, it should come as no surprise that he is against Brexit. Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans posted a photo on Instagram showing the actor wearing a T-shirt that reads, “No man is an island. No country on its own ”.
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
JK Rowling: losing followers
The English writer, well known for her novel “Harry Potter”, has not been afraid to express her criticism of “Brexit”. Her stance in favor of staying in the EU and her tweets have caused her to lose many followers. However, that has not stopped me from commenting on this issue.
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
Michael Caine: “Brexit” to the end
Michael Caine, one of Britain’s best-known actors – who recently starred in ‘King of Thieves’ – has come out in favor of ‘Brexit’, as he has since the 2016 referendum. “I’d rather be a poor teacher of my own. fate than to have someone I don’t know get rich to destroy it, “he said on the” Today “show last year.
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
The Beckhams: celebrity couple against “Brexit”
The ex-footballer is in favor of remaining in the EU. David Beckham declared in 2016 that his international teammates, such as Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, are what made Manchester a superior team. Victoria Beckham shared her pro-EU stance on Twitter, saying the bloc represented “the future” for her children “where we are strongest when we are together.”
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British celebrities with strong views on Brexit
John Cleese: wants “Brexit”
John Cleese, who is part of the group of comedians “Monty Python”, is in favor of “Brexit”. In May he wrote a tweet saying that London was “no longer really an English city”, apparently criticizing its diversity. Terry Gilliam, his partner on “Monty Python,” said during an interview in September that he disagreed with his colleague’s opinion.
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