Music industry pens open letter asking UK Prime Minister not to U-turn on promise to ban ticket touts

Liberty Dunworth· Apr 28, 2026 · 12:18 PM UTC ·20 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 31 views

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Music industry pens open letter asking UK Prime Minister not to U-turn on promise to ban ticket touts

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The music industry has issued an open letter urging the UK Prime Minister to uphold a promise to ban ticket touts. The pledge, part of the government's manifesto, aims to protect fans from unfair ticket resale practices. While a government spokesperson affirmed commitment to the policy, it remains unclear if it will be addressed in the upcoming King’s Speech.

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▪The music industry sent an open letter to the UK Prime Minister calling for action against ticket touts.
▪The government previously promised to ban ticket touting to protect consumers and support the live music sector.
▪A government spokesperson stated they remain committed to the promise, but it is uncertain if it will feature in the King’s Speech.

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