House of Commons visit

A number of SWWJ members joined others from the writing world and beyond on the terrace at the House of Commons for a ‘Summer Drinks Reception’. A welcome from Jim Dowd MP, speeches from the ALCS, the Society of Authors, John Whittingdale, the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and others made it clear that writers are valued and our creativity, earnings and rights are to be appreciated, celebrated and protected at all costs. Thanks go to the All Party Parliamentary Writers Group, and to the ALCS staff for a lively, informative and enjoyable occasion.