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In the autumn, Boris Johnson London’s Mayor, set out plans to enhance Londoners’ experience of arts and culture in the capital saying that his job is not to back heritage over modernism [but] to encourage all manner of artistic expression.

In the autumn, Boris Johnson London's Mayor, set out plans to enhance Londoners' experience of arts and culture in the capital. He said: "I want to maintain the capital's status as one of the great world cities for culture and creativity. My job is not to back heritage over modernism [but] to encourage all manner of artistic expression, in the knowledge that culture is not just an add-on to the necessity of modern politics. I want to see better access and provision for people in the outer boroughs, where it can be very patchy". Cultural Metropolis – The Mayor's Priorities for Culture 2009-2012 also reveals plans for The Story of London, a major celebration of the city's people, its past present, and future, to take place in June 2009. Priorities include measures to improve music and art education and a drive to reduce red tape and to support creative and grassroots talent. Initiatives to improve access in the outer boroughs include plans for the London Film Day, working with Film London, which will offer film screenings and events at a range of venues across the capital in 2009. Funding has been given to the London Jazz Festival, enabling it to put on musical performances in...

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