Editorial - Ariadne's Thread, Issue 28

Marieke Napier, Ariadne Editor

Ariadne 2001
(ReLIS:doi:doiari:y:2001:i:28:p:0)

Abstract:

Here in the UK we are living in the aftermath of the recent General election. Although apathy was the order of the day and few seats actually changed hands, important changes have been made that are worth mentioning here in Ariadne. In a Cabinet reshuffle the government has replaced the previous Culture secretary, Chris Smith, with Tessa Jowell, formerly a minister of state in the Department for Education and Employment. Working alongside her in the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) will be Tessa Blackstone, also a previous minister in the DFEE. Baroness Blackstone is to take over as minister of state for the arts with responsibility for the arts, crafts, museums, galleries and libraries. In her preceding role she was responsible for the government's commitment to "lifelong learning". Some links to interesting assessment of the online election coverage are given in this issue's Planet SOSIG column.

Note: Marieke Napier reviews recent developments on the cultural front and the contents of issue 28.
Month: 22-June-2001
Year: 2001

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