Isle of Wight Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, Joe Robertson, has been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Shadow Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team by new Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch.
This new role will see Joe working closely with the Shadow DCMS team to scrutinize the Labour Government’s policies on key issues, including the future of arts funding, online safety, youth services, UK tourism and the growth of the UK’s creative industries.
Scrutinising sports policy
Joe will also be supporting the Shadow DCMS team in scrutinising the upcoming Football Regulator Bill.
Joe will draw on his past career experience advising the BBC and Premiership Rugby, as well as working for phone hacking claimants against the News of the World.
Robertson: I am looking forward to playing my part
Following his appointment, Joe said,
“I am pleased to join the Shadow DCMS team as a Parliamentary Private Secretary and look forward to helping to hold the Labour government to account.
“The culture, media, and sports sectors are vital to our national identity and local economies which have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years.
“Events like ‘Hats Off to Sandown’ are a good example of the strength of our local culture and should be protected where possible.
“I am looking forward to playing my part in ensuring these industries and sectors receive the attention and support they need, both nationally and here in East Wight.”
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