A new inquiry titled “Class Ceiling,” led by Manchester-based experts, has released a “blueprint for change” to address the growing marginalization of working-class people in the arts. To combat this, the inquiry recommends 21 radical reforms, including a legal proposal to make class a “protected characteristic” similar to race and gender to prevent discrimination. Additional proposals include an apprenticeship drive to bypass traditional gatekeeping, the appointment of a regional “Class Champion,” and a mandate for all creative roles to be advertised publicly to eliminate cronyism.
Date: January 26, 2026. Source: theguardian.com