Lynda Rooke

Lynda Rooke is the president of Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union in the UK, and she has been vocal about the importance of supporting artists and securing funding for the arts. Recently, she expressed relief over Bristol City Council's decision to preserve its Cultural Investment Programme, which faced potential cuts that could have adversely affected the local arts community. Rooke advocates for the rights and livelihoods of creatives, emphasizing the need for stable funding in the arts sector.