Increase local authorities funding to support museums and arts outside of London

88% of museums that receive funding from central government are based in London. Thus, most museums outside the capital must be funded by local authorities.

Cuts to local council budgets mean these are 'easy targets' for budget cuts - budgets have fallen by 31% since 2010 (Museum Association, 2018) causing reduced opening hours, staff cuts and the selling of collections of 'national significance'.

This risks creating a cultural divide between the capital and the regions. This is damages tourism and deepens the educational divide - 'lower ability' Key Stage 3 students get a 71% boost in grade following a museum visit (University of Leicester, 2007).