OPINION - What do the political parties' manifestos say about culture? Here's what they could do better

As the election approaches, it's natural to feel a sense of skepticism about the promises made by political parties. How many times have we heard grandiose claims that ultimately fail to materialise? The BBC election debate highlighted this issue when a lady asked politicians how parties promise all these things but once elected, fail to implement them. This is a crucial question, especially when it comes to the creative industries, which are vital to the DNA of our society.