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Ticket Price Regulation: Live Events
09 September 2026
Lead MP
Rupa Huq
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
Culture, Media & SportWomen & EqualitiesStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rupa Huq raised concerns about ticket price regulation: live events in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Rupa Huq raised concerns over the impact of ticket profiteering in the resale market, particularly in the live music sector. She cited the loss of £145 million annually to touts and the detrimental effect on affordability and accessibility for fans. Huq emphasised the need for transparency in ticket pricing and the need for legislation to cap resale prices and require tickets to be sold at or below face value. She also highlighted the negative impact of dynamic pricing and the importance of ethical resale platforms. Huq proposed her Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill and urged the Government to prioritise its introduction to address the issue.
Jeff Smith
Lab
Manchester Withington
Jeff Smith supported Rupa Huq's call for action on ticket touting, noting the importance of transparency and ethical practices in the ticketing industry.
Government Response
Ian Murray acknowledged the concerns raised by Rupa Huq and highlighted the Government's commitment to tackling ticket touting. He mentioned that over 500 responses were received from across the live events sector during a consultation. The Government aims to introduce a draft ticket tout ban Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and will prioritise its introduction in Parliament. Murray emphasised the need for industry-led action, transparency, and compliance with the law to ensure fair practices and protect fans. He also noted the work of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) to establish best practices for pricing transparency and consumer empowerment.
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