“A decade of strong funding under Labour has transformed society, says their manifesto, Values and Vision: the Contribution of Culture. There has been an “explosion of creativity” said Hytner, artistic director of the National Theatre. Britons now engage with culture “to a degree undreamed of a decade ago”, according to Sir Nicholas, director of the Tate. Seven of Britain’s top 10 attractions are museums or galleries; 85% of foreign tourists visit for our museums; 66% of the population attended at least one cultural event in the past 12 months.”