Damon Albarn: UK Covid response shows 'no empathy with arts'

Blur frontman hits out at authorities and requires music to be thought-about in official plans

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Damon Albarn has hit out at the government, saying its response to the coronavirus pandemic exhibits “no empathy with the humanities in any way”.

The Blur frontman and musical brains behind Gorillaz referred to as for music to be made part of the prescription for the country’s health.