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What is the ticket tax MPs are proposing?

Source: PA Archive

MPs say a new stadium and arena ticket tax as well as a reduction in VAT are urgently needed to prevent the closure of local music venues.According to a report by the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee, music venues are closing or discontinuing live performances at a rate of two per week, causing artists to face a "cost-of-touring crisis".

The Music Venues Trust (MVT), which was present before the cross-party

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