Green Party proposes £5bn investment in culture and sport

If elected to parliament Green MPs would push for government investment of £5bn in community sports, arts and culture, the party has said.

The party's general election manifesto, published today (12 June) says arts, culture and sports are "central to people’s mental and physical wellbeing, and to thriving communities". 

"They also make a huge contribution to the UK economy," the manifesto adds.

Alongside pushing for additional investment, the party says MPs would also seek to keep local sports facilities, museums, theatres, libraries and art galleries "open and thriving".

It also proposes an end to VAT on cultural activities with the aim of lowering prices and making them more accessible.