Touring musicians and road crews have been “betrayed” by the government in the Brexit trade deal, the Lords has been told.

Now some of the biggest names in British theatre have signed a joint letter to the government, expressing their concerns about the impact of post-Brexit visa rules on anyone seeking work in Europe.

Musicians across the North West have said that their livelihoods are now at stake because of new Brexit rules which cover touring in the EU.

Betrayed’ artists offered only clearer guidance on ‘the bureaucracy involved’ in performing in EU, The Independent learns – not a solution.

This is the moment a caller told LBC that Brexit represents "self-sabotage".

ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar spoke to Johnny Marr about the struggles facing British musicians.

"We don't want to become a musical Galapagos, with our musicians locked out of the cultural partnership which is so important for creative development." - @HarrietHarman at today's Westminster Hall debate on visas for musicians touring in the EU.

‘We have been too purist on this’, concedes minister who rejected EU offer – breaking promise to rescue visa free tours.

Prolific film composer Hans Zimmer has spoken of his Brexit frustrations, the "grim" state of the world and says he fears the consequences of what's happening in Number 10 "are going to be dreadful".

Blur's Damon Albarn has told Sky News that there are people in government 'tainted by Brexit', which made the UK 'more remote' and 'diminished the value of arts and creativity'. He was speaking alongside his Blur bandmates - announcing a new album and first tour in 8 years.