Why the UK’s creative industries are better off in the EU

The UK’s creative industries, which include films, music, television, video games and publishing, among other sectors, account for some of the most recognisable products exported by the country around the world. But how does EU membership affect these industries and what would the picture look like following a Brexit? Sally Broughton Micova writes that EU membership provides a number of benefits to creative industries which could disappear if the UK votes to leave on 23 June 2016.

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ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

City AM, 14.06.16: Creative and technology industries best served by Remain vote, warns law firm http://www.cityam.com/243312/creative-and-technology-industries-best-served-remain-vote

Dezeen, 31.05.16: UK creatives reject Brexit, according to poll http://www.dezeen.com/2016/05/31/creative-industries-federation-members-96-per-cent-against-brexit-eu-referendum/

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