The APPG went out last year to seek new parliamentarians to join as Officers to ensure a greater regional spread – focussing particularly on Scotland and Wales.As a result, it was very encouraging to see five new MPs from different parties and parts of the UK join as Vice Chairs. These are:

• Simon Baynes MP (Clwyd South, Conservative)
• Alison Thewliss MP (Glasgow Central, Scottish National Party)
• Kevin Brennan MP (Cardiff West, Labour)
• Theo Clarke MP (Stafford, Conservative)
• Kerry McCarthy MP (Bristol East, Labour)

You can see the full list of the officers, upcoming meetings, and videos of previous evidence sessions on the Theatre APPG Website.