Ode to joy.

Thangam Debbonaire is set to become the Labour Party's first Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport in 14 years if Keir Starmer's party wins the upcoming election. Debbonaire, a former professional cellist, has been involved in the arts and media and aims to make the creative industries central to national renewal and economic growth. She supports public service broadcasters and believes in the power of culture to bring joy and create wealth and jobs. If elected, she plans to address the challenges faced by freelancers and ensure prompt payment. [Extracted from the article]