Shadow Culture Secretary Harriet Harman welcomed the appointment of Darren Henley as Chief Executive of the Arts Council England:

“I welcome Darren to his this new role and look forward to working with him.

“The Arts Council England must continue its important work to ensure that arts and culture are accessible to everyone, from all walks of life, all ethnicities, across all regions - not just London - in tough economic times.

“Darren’s experience in the commercial sector and his passion for music education will stand him in good stead to do this.”