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Oasis reunion tour will boost the UK economy, benefiting Labor and the Treasury
![The Oasis reunion tour is expected to boost the UK economy and provide a financial lift for Labour, as fans flock to cities across the nation, say experts from Blick Rothenberg.](https://blogaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Oasis-reunion-tour-will-boost-the-UK-economy-benefiting-Labor.jpg)
The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour will deliver more than just nostalgic hits; This is expected to provide a significant boost to the British economy, a move that could be beneficial for the Labor Party.
According to Paul Haywood-Schiefer, Senior Manager at audit and consultancy firm Blick Rothenberg, the excitement surrounding the reunion performances will generate substantial economic activity, strengthening both national and local economies.
Highlighting the wider impact of the tour, Haywood-Schiefer said: “These events not only benefit the band and promoters through ticket sales; they generate significant revenues in various sectors. From merchandise and travel to hotels, bars and restaurants, the ripple effect extends far and wide, creating jobs and supporting businesses directly related to the performances.
With stadium shows planned in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin, the tour will attract fans from all over the world, bringing new purchasing power to these cities. Local economies will benefit from an influx of visitors, who are likely to spend on accommodation, food and entertainment, providing a welcome economic boost.
Haywood-Schiefer added: “When all is said and done, the Treasury will take over VAT on sales, corporation tax on profits, and income tax and national insurance on the wages and earnings of self-employed people. This is great news for Keir Starmer and the Labor Party, especially given the post-election timing.”
Drawing a parallel with Oasis’ previous association with New Labour, Haywood-Schiefer noted: “Noel Gallagher famously helped raise the profile of Tony Blair’s government during the ‘Cool Britannia’ era. Now he is indirectly giving Keir Starmer a boost – not by attending Downing Street parties, but by making a positive contribution to the economy through this reunion.”
With the Oasis reunion shaping up to be one of the most important cultural and economic events of the year, the financial windfall for the Treasury could indeed be something to celebrate. Haywood-Schiefer concluded: “Given the expected economic impact and benefits to HMRC’s coffers, Noel Gallagher ‘definitely, maybe’ should receive a thank you from Starmer!”