AIM welcomes Government support for the self-employed

27 March 2020 - Press release

 

Welcoming the Chancellor's announcement of support for the self-employed, Paul Pacifico, CEO of The Association of Independent Music (AIM) stated

"We applaud the government's speed and willingness in its efforts to support the most vulnerable at this time. Alongside our industry partners, it's great to see that the independent music community's voice has been heard, and made a difference in calling for support for the self-employed. Now we must make sure that these measures are accessible, and implemented as rapidly as possible."

Alongside its industry partners, AIM has campaigned for the government to support the self-employed during the Covid-19 crisis, starting a petition calling for a Temporary Income Protection Fund which reached some 9,000 signatures at the time of the announcement.