Good news for the English National Opera!

Nickie Aiken MP with the ENO

Following continued efforts to save the English National Opera (ENO), fostering constructive conversations between the ENO, Arts Council England and the government, Nickie Aiken, Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster, was delighted to hear that the announcement that the demand for ENO to leave London has been deferred until 2029.

The announcement lifts the immediate threat of redundancies for the entire orchestra and chorus as well as the 300 full-time and 300 part-time staff.

Throughout, the ENO has been collegiate and resilient despite the risk to individuals’ livelihoods.

Nickie will continue to do all she can to find a way forward that keeps this incredible and historic company alive in the West End!

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Former Member of Parliament for the Cities of London & Westminster
Nickie Aiken has lived in the Cities of London and Westminster for more than 20 years, first moving to London in 1997. She lived in the Barbican in the heart of the City of London before moving to Pimlico where she has been raising her family since 1999.

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